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Megan Young

Does your product, project or company struggle with a consistent core brand look and feel across many different customer experiences and interactions? In this course, we’ll dive in to how and why to implement a UX design system.

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Does your product, project or company struggle with a consistent core brand look and feel across many different customer experiences and interactions? In this course, we’ll dive in to how and why to implement a UX design system.

Brand consistency is paramount to brand recognition, user experience and the bottom line. The task to implement a UX design system requires a cohesive, collaborative process across many different stakeholders. In this course, UX Design Systems, you’ll learn about the importance of design systems and style guides, how to create a cohesive design system and documentation, and how to manage the design system for different teams and contexts. First, you’ll explore why to implement a design system. Next, you’ll discover how to implement a design system through a collaborative approach. Finally, you’ll learn how to deploy and manage a design system and its documentation. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to create and manage a brand UX Design System needed to generate brand consistency across many different customer and/or user interactions.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Brand Evaluation through Collaboration
Creating a Style Guide and the Importance of Brand Story
What Is a UX Design System?
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Creating a UX Design System
Creating Documentation for a Design System

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores the importance and implementation of UX design systems
Teaches the principles and process of creating a cohesive design system
Provides guidance on managing and deploying UX design systems for various teams and contexts
Emphasis on brand consistency across multiple customer interactions
Focus on the collaborative nature of implementing UX design systems
Taught by Megan Young, an experienced instructor in UX design

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in UX Design Systems with these activities:
Enhance Communication and Collaboration Skills
Strengthen communication and collaboration skills to improve interactions with stakeholders and facilitate effective implementation of UX design systems.
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  • Practice active listening and empathy to better understand perspectives and build rapport.
  • Develop clear and concise communication strategies for presenting ideas and negotiating solutions.
  • Foster a collaborative environment by promoting open dialogue, valuing diverse opinions, and recognizing contributions.
Review Design Principles and Best Practices
Refresh your understanding of fundamental design principles and best practices to enhance your ability to create effective UX design systems.
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  • Review industry-standard design principles, such as hierarchy, balance, and consistency.
  • Explore best practices for user experience, including accessibility, usability, and user-centered design.
  • Study industry guidelines and standards for user interface design.
Compile Course Content
Compile all course materials, including notes, assignments, and practice tests, into a single location for easy reference.
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  • Create a dedicated folder or notebook for all course materials.
  • Organize materials by topic or module.
  • Review materials regularly and highlight important concepts.
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Learners who complete UX Design Systems will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected 11 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in UX Design Systems.
Comprehensive guide to user experience design. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different stages of the UX design process, the different methods for gathering user feedback, and the different techniques for designing and evaluating user interfaces.
Introduces the concept of atomic design, a methodology for creating and managing design systems. It provides a step-by-step guide to building a design system from scratch and offers practical tips for maintaining and evolving it over time.
Classic work on user experience design. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, and offers practical advice for designing user interfaces that are both usable and enjoyable.
Explores the principles of user-centered design and provides practical guidelines for creating products and interfaces that are both usable and enjoyable.
Practical guide to web usability. It provides a step-by-step guide to conducting user testing, and offers practical tips for improving the usability of your website.
Comprehensive guide to the principles of design. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different elements of design, the different principles of design, and the different ways to apply these principles to your work.
Classic work on information architecture. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, and offers practical advice for designing websites that are both usable and findable.
Practical guide to sketching user experiences. It provides a step-by-step guide to creating sketches that are both effective and informative.
Practical guide to adaptive web design. It provides a step-by-step guide to creating websites that are responsive to different screen sizes and devices.
Practical guide to UX design projects. It provides a step-by-step guide to planning, executing, and delivering UX design projects.

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