Design System
Visual Design/Project Lead
Driving the vision of the design system for product development teams, providing one source for styles, UI components, brand resources and design guidelines.
Research, Build, Design, Implementation, Documentation and Communication
Accomplishment
Established the Design System for SaaS enterprise financial management software platform
Tools
Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Miro, Zero Height
Process
Researched tools, created a 5-year roadmap, formed UX processes and guidelines, created brand style guides, coordinated all assets , card sorting, revised naming conventions coordinating with engineers and product designers, interaction design, animation design, provided ongoing documentation and project management, evolved libraries, conducted UI component audits, implemented layouts and styling, presented to stakeholders, formed a contribution model, advocated across teams, introduced the design system into onboarding process and into daily work flows.
Demonstrates
• Advocating for design decisions
Results
Overview
The Peak Design System is a way to collect and convey repeatable components, elements, and patterns that apply to Unlimited Financials while providing:
Developers with the standards for correct implementation
Product Architects and Product Managers with interaction design guidance and a reference of patterns
UX with documented design decisions
Product Development with access to frequently requested design assets such as PowerPoint templates, logos, and fonts
UX Design Principles
Make it intuitive.
Limit choices and create a clear path for the user.
Be friendly.
Build trust so the user is encouraged to explore and interact with the product.
Innovate.
Changes in our designs, research, and processes lead to growth and differentiation.
Put user needs first.
We examine the product, feature, or control to define how it is used and whether it enables the user to do so in a simple and effective manner.