Scaling 15 products into one unified design system.
A scalable system streamlined collaboration, improved consistency, and accelerated development across multiple platforms.
MOBILE
responsive
3
designers
15
products
100+
components
2
years
MOBILE
responsive
3
designers
15
products
100+
components
2
years
3
designers
MOBILE
responsive
15
products
100+
components
2
years
Roadmap
1 Year
Foundation → Audit, Material UI adoption, component standardization.
2 Year
Scaling → Custom enhancements, user testing, developer adoption.
Laying the Foundation:
Building a Scalable Design Library
With a lean team of two designers, we built the foundation of our design system from scratch. Over several months, we researched best practices, defined workflows, and gathered requirements. The first version of our component library was created in Figma, based on Material UI, ensuring a consistent visual language across products.
Key milestones
Research & Planning
Defined workflows, studied best practices, and gathered system requirements.
Building the Basics
Implemented Material UI in Figma as the core framework for reusable components.
Unifying Design Principles
Established consistent color palettes, typography, and layout rules.
Creating Core Components
Developed and tested atoms and molecules, collaborating closely with 3 frontend developers.
Structured Deal Overview
Displays key financial details, borrower data, and sales method, ensuring transparency.
Role-Based Verification
Clearly assigns responsibilities to lead deal managers, supervisors, and credit inspectors.
Data Accuracy Alerts
Flags potential errors, allowing for immediate data correction requests.
Deadline Management
Highlights time-sensitive deals to ensure timely approvals.
Action-Oriented Controls
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Centralized Deal Overview
Displays key deal details, borrower information, amount, and segment, ensuring quick access to critical data.
Task Execution Tracking
Divides tasks into Mandatory & Discretionary Requests, improving prioritization.
Progress Indicators
Real-time tracking of security checks, risk assessments, and legal reviews for transparency.
Structured Action Steps
Clear instructions guide users through request generation and submission.
Multi-Stage Completion Options
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Creating Advanced and Scalable Components
At the second stage, we focused on scalability, responsiveness, and accessibility. By gathering insights from product teams, we designed and refined unique components, ensuring they were flexible, documented, and easy to implement. The frontend team played a key role, helping us test and optimize solutions for real-world use.
Key milestones
User-Centric Insights
Collected requirements from product teams, ensuring components met real use cases.
Design & Testing
Developed, tested, and optimized responsive, accessible, and scalable components with developers.
Standardization & Documentation
Created clear usage guidelines, making adoption seamless for developers.
Continuous Refinement
Iterated based on feedback, improving flexibility and usability across multiple products.
Structured Deal Overview
Displays key financial details, borrower data, and sales method, ensuring transparency.
Role-Based Verification
Clearly assigns responsibilities to lead deal managers, supervisors, and credit inspectors.
Data Accuracy Alerts
Flags potential errors, allowing for immediate data correction requests.
Deadline Management
Highlights time-sensitive deals to ensure timely approvals.
Action-Oriented Controls
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Centralized Deal Overview
Displays key deal details, borrower information, amount, and segment, ensuring quick access to critical data.
Task Execution Tracking
Divides tasks into Mandatory & Discretionary Requests, improving prioritization.
Progress Indicators
Real-time tracking of security checks, risk assessments, and legal reviews for transparency.
Structured Action Steps
Clear instructions guide users through request generation and submission.
Multi-Stage Completion Options
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Seamless Integration and Real-World Impact
By Q3 of the first year, the Figma library was integrated into the monorepository, enabling direct use in development. The design team worked closely with engineers, ensuring smooth adoption and adaptation. The first MVPs validated the system’s efficiency and consistency, marking a major milestone.
Key milestones
Monorepository Integration
The Figma library became a core part of the development workflow.
Developer Collaboration
Provided direct support to ensure seamless implementation
MVP Validation
The first releases proved the system’s efficiency and consistency.
Scaling the Impact
Demonstrated how a small, agile team could drive large-scale design transformation.
Structured Deal Overview
Displays key financial details, borrower data, and sales method, ensuring transparency.
Role-Based Verification
Clearly assigns responsibilities to lead deal managers, supervisors, and credit inspectors.
Data Accuracy Alerts
Flags potential errors, allowing for immediate data correction requests.
Deadline Management
Highlights time-sensitive deals to ensure timely approvals.
Action-Oriented Controls
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Centralized Deal Overview
Displays key deal details, borrower information, amount, and segment, ensuring quick access to critical data.
Task Execution Tracking
Divides tasks into Mandatory & Discretionary Requests, improving prioritization.
Progress Indicators
Real-time tracking of security checks, risk assessments, and legal reviews for transparency.
Structured Action Steps
Clear instructions guide users through request generation and submission.
Multi-Stage Completion Options
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Scaling: Transforming the Design System into a Core Tool
In Year 2, the design system evolved into a scalable, business-critical tool. With a growing team and increased adoption, it became the foundation for product development. We expanded the component library, refined accessibility, and improved collaboration, ensuring long-term flexibility.
Key milestones
Team Expansion
Added a third designer and grew the frontend team to five developers for better scalability.
Wider Adoption
Over 20 developers actively used the system, making it essential for product teams.
System Evolution
Introduced new patterns, enhanced documentation, and conducted regular usability testing.
Scalability & Flexibility
Partnered with product teams to adapt the system to evolving business needs.
Structured Deal Overview
Displays key financial details, borrower data, and sales method, ensuring transparency.
Role-Based Verification
Clearly assigns responsibilities to lead deal managers, supervisors, and credit inspectors.
Data Accuracy Alerts
Flags potential errors, allowing for immediate data correction requests.
Deadline Management
Highlights time-sensitive deals to ensure timely approvals.
Action-Oriented Controls
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Centralized Deal Overview
Displays key deal details, borrower information, amount, and segment, ensuring quick access to critical data.
Task Execution Tracking
Divides tasks into Mandatory & Discretionary Requests, improving prioritization.
Progress Indicators
Real-time tracking of security checks, risk assessments, and legal reviews for transparency.
Structured Action Steps
Clear instructions guide users through request generation and submission.
Multi-Stage Completion Options
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Results: Transforming Product Development & User Experience
Over two years, the design system became a core foundation for collaboration, efficiency, and user experience. It streamlined cross-product design, improved team workflows, and led to higher customer satisfaction.
Key outcomes
Unified Experience
Consistent design language strengthened brand identity and improved usability across all products.
Improved Collaboration
A single source of truth reduced inconsistencies, streamlined teamwork, and accelerated development.
Higher Quality
Standardized components enhanced accessibility and usability, ensuring a seamless experience.
Boosted NPS
A cohesive, user-friendly system directly contributed to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Structured Deal Overview
Displays key financial details, borrower data, and sales method, ensuring transparency.
Role-Based Verification
Clearly assigns responsibilities to lead deal managers, supervisors, and credit inspectors.
Data Accuracy Alerts
Flags potential errors, allowing for immediate data correction requests.
Deadline Management
Highlights time-sensitive deals to ensure timely approvals.
Action-Oriented Controls
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
Centralized Deal Overview
Displays key deal details, borrower information, amount, and segment, ensuring quick access to critical data.
Task Execution Tracking
Divides tasks into Mandatory & Discretionary Requests, improving prioritization.
Progress Indicators
Real-time tracking of security checks, risk assessments, and legal reviews for transparency.
Structured Action Steps
Clear instructions guide users through request generation and submission.
Multi-Stage Completion Options
Users can Save as Draft, Reject, or Complete, allowing for flexible execution.
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