Should Have
45-60 days
Design Guidelines
Creating comprehensive documentation that outlines the visual and functional design standards for the product. This ensures consistency and coherence across all design elements and supports future design and development efforts.
IMPLEMENTATION
Define the purpose and scope of the design guidelines.
Document key elements such as typography, color palettes, iconography, spacing, and layout principles.
Include examples of best practices and common design patterns.
Provide guidelines for accessibility and inclusivity standards.
Outline interaction patterns, including animations and transitions.
Create templates and components for frequently used design elements.
Use a collaborative tool to write, maintain, and share the documentation.
Regularly update the guidelines to reflect new insights, technologies, and changes in design trends.
TIPS
Involve cross-functional teams (design, development, marketing) in the creation process to ensure comprehensiveness.
Use clear, concise language and visual examples to illustrate guidelines.
Make the documentation easily accessible to all team members.
Encourage team members to refer to and follow the guidelines consistently.
Solicit feedback and iterate on the guidelines to keep them relevant and effective.
WHY IMPORTANT
Important for maintaining a consistent and high-quality user experience across the product.
R
UI/UX Design
A
UI/UX Design
C
Product Management, Engineering, Marketing
I
Customer Support, Stakeholders, Company, Operations