Persuading Your Company to Establish a Design System
Many companies struggle to make the transition to a design system because they see it as an unnecessary luxury or a low priority. This can be due to a lack of understanding about the benefits of a design system, or a belief that design can be handled on a case-by-case basis. Let me begin by highlighting that if you’re facing this issue, then you have a significant opportunity.
Making the case for a design system within your company can be challenging, but it is important to emphasize the long-term benefits. Design systems are becoming increasingly essential in the world of product design. They provide a comprehensive and cohesive framework for creating and maintaining design guidelines, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all products. However, not all companies have implemented a design system or have made it a priority. In this article, I will give you the arguments you need to pitch the initiative like a pro and convince your company to establish a design system.
- Whom should you persuade?
Before presenting your initiative to leadership, it’s important to ensure that your team members and potential design system stakeholders are on board with the implementation of a design system. This multi-disciplinary and time-consuming project requires buy-in from all involved parties, not just leadership. Have a preliminary…
