Problem & Goals

• What challenges did the absence of a dedicated team create?

• What did you aim to solve or maintain (e.g., consistency, scalability, adoption)?

• Any relevant KPIs or success indicators (if available).

Approach & Strategy

• How you embedded system work into existing team sprints.

• Methods used to prioritize design system tasks.

• How you balanced cross-functional needs (e.g., design, engineering, product).

• Communication and alignment strategies across teams.

Collaboration and Execution

• Key tasks you completed: component maintenance, documentation, tokens, versioning, etc.

• Examples of improvements, additions, or refactors.

• Integration with dev workflows or design libraries (e.g., Storybook, Figma).

• Screenshots, diagrams, or before/after comparisons.

Outcomes & Impact

• Measurable improvements (e.g., component usage, reduced inconsistencies).

• Adoption or contribution rates.

• Time saved for teams, improved handoff quality, or other wins.

Challenges & Learnings

• What was hard about doing this solo or ad hoc?

• How did you handle prioritization without a clear backlog?

• What would you do differently next time?

TLDR

• Recap the value of this work.

• Call out how it influenced broader design culture or product velocity.

• Optional: what’s next for the system?