Design systems
Design systems are everywhere. Some emerge to address the production needs of platforms and products, but most sprout organically. In fact, you have created several design systems yourself. Your wardrobe is an example. If you are wearing men's clothes, you may have an assortment of items in categories such as coats, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shirts, pants, underwear, socks, sleepwear, and active wear. In each category, you have items in subcategories, such as light and heavy jackets, long-sleeve shirts, short-sleeve shirts, and so on. When you shop for new clothes, the choices you make are based on:
- Needs--such as weather conditions--work, or leisure
- Constraints, such as budget and availability
- Preferences, such as colors, fabrics, and brands
- Consideration of the cloths that you already have
Excluding gifts from others, the collection you have curated is a personalized design system. Every day, you mix your finite set of options into various combinations that you...
