Design Systems - Quiz

What are 'design tokens' in the context of a Design System?

• The physical pieces used to create a design

• Named entities that store visual design attributes

• The currency used to trade design elements

• The tools used to create designs

You're incorporating a Design System in a company with existing products. Which of these should be your first step?

• Creating new design components

• Documenting existing components and design patterns

• Switching design tools

• Training the team on Design Systems

Answer explanation

Documentation is the key!

In what way can the use of 'tokens' in a Design System improve efficiency in a multi-platform scenario (web, iOS, Android)?

• By enabling cross-platform consistency and easier updates

• By reducing the size of the design files

• By providing better collaboration between designers

• By making the design more visually appealing

What's the difference between a Pattern Library and a Design System?

• A Pattern Library is part of a Design System

• A Design System is part of a Pattern Library

• A Pattern Library and a Design System are the same thing

• A Pattern Library is used for coding while a Design System is used for designing

In a Design System, what's the role of a 'Component'

• To provide color options

• To dictate typographic choices

• To offer reusable and combinable UI elements

• To provide design instructions

In a mature Design System, the 'Button' component has multiple variations to cater to different uses. This is an example of which atomic design concept?

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Organisms

• Templates

Design tokens in a Design System are updated. How does this impact the products?

• All products using those tokens will automatically receive the updated design attributes

• The products will need to be redesigned from scratch

• It won't impact the products unless they are using the same design tool

• Only products on the same platform will be affected

In a scenario where the Design System is not evolving with changing user needs and business requirements, what should be the approach?

• Keep the Design System as it is to maintain consistency

• Change the Design System entirely

• Review, iterate and update the Design System regularly to align with the changes

• Let individual designers make changes as they see fit