Where to start with a design system?

Five questions to ask before building a component library, and a practical roadmap for small teams.

Why it matters

As products grow, consistent decisions get harder. Shared principles and tools stop the team from re-arguing the same questions.

Practical steps

1. Inventory what exists.
2. Start with the five most used components.
3. Keep docs next to the code.
4. Collect feedback every quarter.