There are a variety of approaches one can take when building a design system, not to mention the needs and preferences of the team that need to be considered for successful adoption. They always say a strong foundation is the key to building anything made to last—design systems are no different. Creating the components is the easy part; it’s establishing the token architecture, sub-systems, foundational styles, and nurturing team relationships that allow design systems to work and companies to scale.
At Aon I updated and maintained the design system, solidifying visual language and document the guidelines. Aon is a global professional services firm that provides a wide range of risk, reinsurance, retirement, and health solutions.
A well-designed UX is clear and controllable, helping users to complete their work successfully and efficiently, and to feel confident, competent and satisfied. This system concentrates on the aesthetics (how things look), mechanics (how things behave) and the implementation (when and how to use them).
My role included component design, website design, managing updates, overseeing production and maintaining symbol library.
