design systems

[/dɪˈzaɪn ˈsɪstəmz/]
nounpl: design systems
sistemas de design
1. A comprehensive set of standardized components, guidelines, and principles used to create consistent user interfaces and experiences across digital products and platforms
Our design system includes reusable components, color palettes, typography standards, and interaction patterns.
Nosso sistema de design inclui componentes reutilizáveis, paletas de cores, padrões de tipografia e padrões de interação.
2. A centralized resource that documents design standards, brand guidelines, and UI components to ensure consistency across multiple applications or websites
The company implemented a design system to maintain visual consistency across all their mobile and web applications.
A empresa implementou um sistema de design para manter consistência visual em todos os seus aplicativos móveis e web.
3. A collection of interconnected design assets, code libraries, and documentation that enables designers and developers to build products efficiently and cohesively
Our design system has reduced development time by 30% through the use of pre-built components.
Nosso sistema de design reduziu o tempo de desenvolvimento em 30% através do uso de componentes pré-construídos.
Design systems have become fundamental in both Brazilian and American tech companies, particularly as digital products have grown in complexity. In Brazil, the adoption of design systems has accelerated with the growth of startups and tech companies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term is used professionally across both countries in UX/UI design, product development, and software engineering contexts. Major companies like Natura, Nubank, and other Brazilian tech firms have developed robust design systems to manage their digital ecosystems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
design languagecomponent librarypattern libraryUI kitdesign framework
Antonyms / Antônimos
ad-hoc designinconsistent designchaotic design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sistemas de design
Standard term used in UX/UI design industry across Brazil
Portugal
sistemas de design
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term used in Portuguese tech industry
USA Tech Industry
design systems
Common terminology in Silicon Valley and tech hubs; often referenced as 'design ops' initiative

Related Words

componentdesign tokensdesign guidelinesbrand identityuser interfaceprototypingdesign documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

scale design efficiently
maintain design consistency
build a shared language
streamline the design process
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