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Design systems
that ship.
The foundation your team builds from. Tokens, components, documentation, all production-ready, all version-controlled in your stack.
What you get
A system that survives the next reorg.
Most design systems die in the first year. Either they get too rigid and designers route around them, or too loose and engineers stop trusting them. We build for the middle: opinionated where it matters, flexible where it counts.
Every engagement ends with a system your team owns and can extend on their own. We don’t build dependencies. We build foundations.
01
Token architecture
Multi-tier semantic tokens with light/dark out of the box.
02
Component library
60–120 production-ready components in Figma + code. Tested and accessible.
03
Code Connect + docs
Figma components mapped 1:1 to your codebase. Storybook or MDX docs your team will actually read.
04
Handoff + governance
Naming, contribution rules, and a 30-day post-launch maintenance protocol.
Sample timeline
3-phase engagement.
| Week | Phase | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Discover | Audit current UI, codebase, naming. Token architecture and component inventory. |
| 4–9 | Build | Six 2-week sprints. Components shipped progressively. Real product screens migrated as we go. |
| 10–12 | Document + handoff | Live docs, contribution rules, training. Team owns the system from day one. |
Frequently asked
The honest answers.
How big does the team need to be for a design system to make sense?
Usually 5+ engineers and 2+ designers. Smaller teams should start with a token library plus a handful of primitives. A full system is overkill until you're feeling the pain of inconsistency.
Do you work in our codebase or just hand off Figma?
We work in your codebase. Figma is the design surface; the source of truth is the code. We ship pull requests, not zip files.
What if we already have a design system?
Even better. We audit it, fix what's broken, and fill the gaps. Most engagements start with an audit; some end there if the system is already in good shape.
How is this priced?
Fixed fee per phase. Typical 12-week engagement: $75k–$150k depending on team size, codebase complexity, and how much exists already. Detailed proposal before any work starts.
Ready when you are
Let’s build
the system.
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