Component Library Architect
Co-led the integration of Google’s Material 3 design system with the client’s branding, working closely with another designer to ensure all components were customized to reflect the client's visual identity while maintaining user experience standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design System Implementation: Managed the implementation of Material 3, adapting the design system to align with the client's brand, ensuring consistency across platforms.
Component Documentation and Guidelines: Together, we created detailed documentation for each component, outlining its structure, states, behavior, and accessibility guidelines, enabling seamless adoption by both designers and developers.
Scalability and Maintenance: We ensured that the component library was designed for scalability and easy maintenance, allowing it to evolve with the product while staying cohesive across various platforms and projects.
Business needs
The business needs for this project focused on several key objectives. Brand consistency was essential to ensure the company’s visual identity was reflected consistently across all digital platforms, maintaining brand recognition and trust. Additionally, we aimed to improve efficiency and scalability by enabling faster development and design processes through the creation of reusable components, reducing redundant work, and accelerating time-to-market for new features or platforms. Cost reduction was another priority, as minimizing design and development costs over time eliminated the need to create new components from scratch for different projects. Finally, improved collaboration was a crucial goal, fostering better alignment between design, development, and product teams by using standardized components that enhanced communication and collaboration.
Documentation Structure
Each component included both a usage guide and an accessibility guide.
The usage guide featured several key sections: an overview of the component, guidelines detailing its behavior, states, content, and responsiveness, as well as an anatomy section, naming each part and describing its function along with relevant use cases. In the accessibility guide, we based the documentation on WCAG 2.0 AA standards, addressing critical areas such as interaction and style, focus, keyboard navigation, and labeling rules. This comprehensive approach ensured that users could effectively utilize the components while maintaining an inclusive experience for all.
Delivery
We successfully delivered a comprehensive library overview that included accessibility notes and a detailed description of what users could find within the library. We also provided notes for the development team, which included a short guide on how to use Figma as a developer. Our delivery comprised a total of 30 components, each accompanied by a usage guide and an accessibility guide. Furthermore, we created a style guide that encompassed colors, typography, iconography, and grids, ensuring a cohesive visual identity across all design elements. This structured approach facilitated a user-friendly experience while supporting effective collaboration and accessibility compliance.
