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Design Systems: From Startup to Scale

December 15, 2025
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Jordan Rivera

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Design Systems: From Startup to Scale

A design system is more than a component library. It's a shared language for your entire product team.

When to Start

Don't build a design system on day one. Wait until:

  • You have 3+ products or features

  • Multiple designers/developers are working in parallel

  • Inconsistencies are causing problems

    • Building Blocks

    Start with:

  • Design tokens (colors, typography, spacing)

  • Core components (buttons, inputs, cards)

  • Documentation

    • Scaling Up

    As you grow, add:

  • Complex patterns and compositions

  • Contribution guidelines

  • Changelog and versioning

    • Design SystemsUI/UXProduct Design

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    Author at RaftApps

    A passionate technologist and writer sharing insights on building exceptional digital products.

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