DESIGN SYSTEMS
Components for multiple platforms
CURRENT STATE
With a small design team and no centralized documentation, our design system had become disorganized and inconsistent. Components were duplicated, misaligned, or entirely disconnected from the live codebase—creating confusion and inefficiency across teams. It was clear that a complete design system overhaul was necessary to bring structure, consistency, and scalability to our workflow.
AUDITING AND ASSESSING THE GAPS
I began by cataloging every component in Figma and cross-referencing it with what existed in production. Using Storybook, I documented discrepancies between the two systems to identify outdated or missing assets. This audit gave me a clear picture of the gaps between design and development and helped prioritize which components needed immediate attention.
COMPONENT ORGANIZATION
Once I identified the areas to rebuild, I developed a logical framework for component creation and naming. Each component followed a consistent convention—covering attributes like type, label, state, multiline options, and icon usage. I also collaborated with both designers and developers to ensure this structure reflected how the team actually worked, setting a strong foundation for long-term maintainability.
COMPONENT CREATION
I rebuilt components on an 8-pixel grid, ensuring visual alignment, accessibility, and ease of reuse. Each variant was documented, tested, and published in the shared Figma library, giving the team a single source of truth for every UI element. This improved workflow efficiency, eliminated redundant builds, and reduced ambiguity between design and code.
After releasing the new library, I worked closely with both designers and engineers to onboard them to the updated system and gather feedback. The result was a cleaner, more reliable design foundation that empowered faster product development and better collaboration across teams. Continuous iteration and documentation have kept the system evolving alongside our product.
GROUND UP DESIGN SYSTEM CREATION
Additionally, At Optimized Payments, I built a comprehensive branded design system for our data analytics platform and internal admin tool using Material Design as the foundation. I created thousands of interconnected component variants. Everything from buttons to tables with each necessary state including hover, active, and error—all aligned with the new application branding that I created. Every component was linked directly to developer documentation to remove ambiguity during handoff and maintain visual consistency. This scalable system enabled me, as the sole designer, to efficiently support both the client-facing and internal admin app while consistently meeting product deadlines.
