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Building Scalable Design Systems

Marcus JohnsonFebruary 2, 2026
Building Scalable Design Systems

What is a Design System?

A design system is a collection of reusable components, guided by clear standards, that can be assembled to build any number of applications.

Core Principles

  1. Consistency: Every component follows the same visual language
  2. Accessibility: Built-in WCAG compliance
  3. Performance: Lightweight and optimized
  4. Documentation: Every component is thoroughly documented

Getting Started

Start with your design tokens: colors, typography, spacing, and shadows. These form the foundation of your entire system.