The Amazing Design Journey: From Cool Looks to Super Systems and Beyond!
I'm always talking about and explaining what Design Language Systems are to different audiences using design, enterprise, and technological terms, but the other day, trying to explain to my 13-year-old daughter what I work with, I decided to use a different analogy.
I told her that design is like a superhero that keeps changing and evolving over time. Design has also evolved from just looking good to becoming a critical element of product design platforms.
In this analogy, think of design language as a secret code that makes things look cool and match each other. It's like having rules and patterns for how things should look and work in a product. It's what makes a product stand out and be recognizable. In the past, designers used style guides and pattern libraries to show how things should look. But as products got more complicated, they needed something more powerful.
Enter the design system, the superhero's sidekick! A design system is like a toolbox that has everything designers need to create awesome designs. It's not just about how things look but also how they work behind the scenes.
Design systems are great because they help designers and developers work together. They have a bunch of reusable parts and rules that everyone can use. This saves time and makes sure everything looks and works the same way. It's like having a superpower to make things consistent and easy to understand.
But wait, there's more! The design journey doesn't stop there. With all the cool gadgets and challenges designers face, they needed an even bigger team-up. That's where the product design platform comes in!
A product design platform is like a super cool headquarters where everything happens. It brings together all the tools and tricks designers need to make amazing products. It's like having a place for bringing ideas to life.
The product design platform is super helpful because it connects all the steps of the design process. It makes it easy for designers to go from thinking up ideas to actually making them happen.
As we keep going on this design journey, it's important to keep learning and trying new things. With the help of design language, design systems, and product design platforms, we can create even more amazing designs and make the world (or our product) a cooler place. As technology continues to evolve, design will continue to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the digital landscape.
So, get ready to unleash your creativity and join the design adventure!
