Design systems are contracts, not libraries

1. 1Define the core principles of your design system using clear and concise language
2. 2Establish a shared understanding of design decisions and their implications among team members
3. 3Create a centralized repository for design assets and guidelines to ensure accessibility and consistency
4. 4Implement a process for reviewing and updating design system components to accommodate changing user needs
5. 5Apply design system contracts to guide decision-making and ensure cohesion across products and teams

Designers, product managers, and developers can benefit from understanding design systems as contracts to ensure unified design language and efficient collaboration

💡 Design systems function as contracts that outline agreed-upon design decisions, ensuring consistency and cohesion

💡 Design systems are contracts, not libraries! They guide decision-making and foster consistency across products and teams