design system
nounUK /dɪˈzaɪn ˈsɪstəm/
US /dɪˈzaɪn ˈsɪstəm/
A set of ready-made pieces that people use to build a website or app so everything looks the same.
The team used a design system to make all their app screens match.
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2. A collection of shared rules and parts that help designers and developers work together.
Our design system keeps colors and buttons consistent across every product.
3. A company's official set of visual and interaction standards.
New hires read the design system before building any screens.
4. A reusable toolkit of code and design files for building interfaces.
The design system includes buttons, forms, and color tokens.