Design Systems

Patterns Evolve, Behaviors Remain

You can view design principles as grammar rules for creating patterns and combining them in ways that make intrinsic sense.

If the user has a mental model of the interaction that doesn’t fit with the system image provided by the design team, then the user will be continually challenged by unexpected behavior from the system.

Most of the design patterns are established and familiar. They make use of people’s mental models and allow design to be understood intuitively. Entirely new patterns require users to learn and adopt them first — they are relatively rare.

A good name is focused and memorable, and embodies the purpose of the pattern.

interconnected and directed towards achieving a larger purpose — to help shape how a product is perceived.

To be meaningful and effective, animations should have a purposeful feel across the interface.

Base color values provide consistent defaults.

Even if a screen supports several behaviors, the most important actions should be clear and not in conflict with one

The right system for you is the one where you’re able to manage the downsides.