Design Systems and Modular UIs

Design systems are a collection of reusable components guided by clear standards. They help create consistent user interfaces (UIs) across different platforms and devices. Modular UIs, on the other hand, focus on building interfaces by composing smaller, self-contained components.

2.1 Design Systems

A design system is a comprehensive guide that includes design principles, UI components, and guidelines for usage.

2.2 Modular UI

Modular UI design breaks down the interface into smaller, manageable pieces, enhancing maintainability and scalability.

3.1 Define Purpose and Scope

Identify the goals of your design system and modular UI. Define what problems you are solving:

3.2 Create a Component Library

Develop a library of UI components. These should be reusable and adaptable:

            // Example of a simple button component in React
            import React from 'react';

            const Button = ({ label, onClick }) => {
                return (
                    <button onClick={onClick}>
                        {label}
                    </button>
                );
            };

            export default Button;
            

3.3 Document Components

Ensure each component is well-documented with usage guidelines and examples.

3.4 Implement Design Tokens

Design tokens are the visual design atoms of the product. They represent the smallest parts of the design system:

            // Example of design tokens
            const tokens = {
                color: {
                    primary: '#007bff',
                    secondary: '#6c757d',
                },
                fontSize: {
                    base: '16px',
                    large: '20px',
                },
            };
            

3.5 Integrate Feedback Loops

Establish mechanisms for collecting feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve the system.

3.6 Maintain & Evolve

Regularly update your design system and modular UI components to keep up with user needs and technological advancements.

            graph TD;
                A[Define Purpose] --> B[Create Component Library];
                B --> C[Document Components];
                C --> D[Implement Design Tokens];
                D --> E[Integrate Feedback];
                E --> F[Maintain & Evolve];