How do I maintain a design system as it grows?
Maintaining a design system requires ongoing care as your product evolves. Here’s how:
Assign ownership: A dedicated person or team should manage updates and quality.
Use versioning: Track changes so teams know which version they’re using—crucial for scaling across products.
Audit regularly: Review your component library to remove duplicates, update styles, and check for accessibility compliance.
Communicate changes: Announce and document updates so teams stay aligned.
Encourage feedback: Let users suggest improvements to refine the system continuously.
Treat your design system like a living product—iterate often to keep it relevant, usable, and scalable.
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