10.3.2.3.3. Component reuse and design systems

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is component reuse?

   Hint

   Think about how often you use the same buttons or layouts in different contexts.

2. 2.

   What is a design system?

   Hint

   Consider how design systems help teams work together.

3. 3.

   What does component reuse promote?

   • Confusion
   • Inconsistency
   • Efficiency

   Hint

   Consider how quickly you can work when you have ready-to-use elements.

4. 4.

   True or False: A design system is only about visual elements.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what else a design system might include beyond colors and fonts.

5. 5.

   Imagine you're responsible for designing a new app that needs to be integrated with existing software. Discuss how you can utilize component reuse to streamline the development process.

   Hint

   Consider what existing UI elements from similar apps you could reuse.

6. 6.

   You are working in a team where each designer has different styles leading to inconsistent products. Formulate a plan to implement a design system that resolves these disparities.

   Hint

   Think about how setting rules can help unify design efforts.