Designers may consider building a custom design system when industry-specific needs, large team scalability, and brand identity drive the need for complete control. Before embarking on such a project, it's crucial to have team and engineering support, a documented product roadmap, and a clear governance structure. Building a system involves phased implementation, collaboration between design and engineering, and ongoing measurement of success through metrics like business impact and team efficiency.
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Why build a design system from scratch?But first: what needs to be true before you buildWhat expectations should you set with your team?How to build in phases (even with a small team)Measuring your design system's successFrom decision to design reality68 Impressions