Design Systems: Building Scalable Component Libraries
By Dr. Sarah ChenAugust 12, 20251 min read0 commentsUI/UX Design
# Design Systems: Building Scalable Component Libraries
> Design principles for creating intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
## Overview
Good design is invisible - users should focus on their goals, not the interface.
## Design Principles
- Consistency across all touchpoints
- Clear visual hierarchy
- Progressive disclosure
- Error prevention and recovery
## Accessibility Checklist
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader compatibility
- Color contrast ratios
- Focus management
## Example
```css
/* Design tokens for consistency */
:root {
--color-primary: #2563eb;
--color-secondary: #64748b;
--spacing-unit: 0.25rem;
--border-radius: 0.375rem;
}
.button {
padding: calc(var(--spacing-unit) * 3) calc(var(--spacing-unit) * 4);
border-radius: var(--border-radius);
background-color: var(--color-primary);
}
```
## Resources
- Related: design-systems
- Related: components
- Related: design-tokens
- Related: scalability
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