Design system principles
Principles used in and around design systems, guiding the creation, governance, and evolution of systematic design approaches.
Design system design principles
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Atlassian Design System – Values and Principles
Atlassian Design System, Atlassian
We use the Atlassian Design System values and principles to align our team around a clear set of shared beliefs and goals. They embody our team ethos and will evolve as the design system changes and scales over time. Values are our fundamental beliefs (what we hold true), and principles exist to guide our behavior (how we achieve those values).
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Basis Design Principles
Basis
Design principles for the Basis Design System that prioritize user-friendly design over rigid consistency.
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Brainly Pencil Design Principles
Brainly
Design principles for Brainly's Pencil design system that spell out PENCIL, guiding their product and brand experiences.
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Duet's Principles
LocalTapiola Services Ltd
These principles form the foundation of Duet. They guide our team when working on different parts of the system and help us do better and more informed decisions.
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LINE Design System
LINE
Design principles for LINE's design system that guide their products using common values and design principles focused on user needs and chat-first experience.
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Michelin Design System
Michelin
UX principles for Michelin's design system that guide their approach to low environmental impact, inclusivity, and user-centric design.
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Nordhealth Design Principles
Nordhealth
Nordhealth's design principles form the foundation of their design system, guiding their team to make better and more informed decisions across different parts of the system.
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Orange Design System
Orange
Eight responsible design principles serving as benchmarks for responsible innovation across Orange's design and delivery process, from project inception through retrospectives.
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Pajamas Design System
GitLab
Design principles for GitLab's Pajamas Design System that act as reusable standards for teams to measure their work, replacing subjective ideals with shared understanding of what results must do for users.
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PatternFly AI Principles
Red Hat
Five core principles forming an ethics-first framework for AI design in PatternFly, covering accountability, transparency, and human-centred approaches.
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SAP Fiori Design Principles
SAP
Five core principles guiding SAP's enterprise UX platform, emphasising role-specific interfaces, simplicity, and cross-device adaptability.
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Shopify Polaris Principles
Shopify
Design principles from Shopify's Polaris design system, guiding how they build tools for merchants of all experience levels.
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Sprout Social Seeds Principles
Sprout Social
Four core principles guiding Sprout Social's Seeds design system, focusing on storytelling, purpose, and emotional connection.
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Sunrise Solar Design System Principles
Sunrise
Seven design principles acting as a compass for designing Sunrise interfaces, keeping the team aligned throughout the design process.
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Teamleader Ahoy Design Principles
Ahoy
Three foundational design principles guiding Teamleader's Ahoy design system, focusing on intuitive, adaptable, and seamless user experiences.
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Terra UX Principles
VTS
Five UX principles guiding VTS's Terra design system, ensuring products are intuitive, productive, and feel part of a cohesive ecosystem.
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Thumbprint Design Principles
Thumbtack
Three principles guiding how Thumbtack's design system team works, focusing on process, documentation, and collaboration.
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Tractie — NS Design System
NS Dutch Railways
Design principles for NS Tractie design system that guide internal employee applications, focusing on context, craftsmanship, trust, clarity, and delightful experiences.
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Twilio Paste Design System Principles
Twilio
Three principles the Twilio Design Systems team follows before shipping anything, ensuring inclusive, scalable, and well-documented work.
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U.S. Web Design System
Technology Transformation Services
Technology Transformation Services' federal design system framework emphasizing accessibility, ease of use, and modern web practices for creating effective government digital services.
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Washington Post Design System Principles
Washington Post
Five principles guiding the Washington Post Design System, focusing on reusability, functionality, adaptability, predictability, and accessibility.
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Watson Design Principles
Watson (Docplanner)
Design principles for Watson design system that guide their philosophical framework and design choices across all products.
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Škoda Flow Design System Guiding Principles
Škoda
Six guiding principles for digital experience design, distilled from Škoda's brand tonality pillars of Clear, Joyful, and Empowering.