Design System Component Creation Checklist

This template provides a structured checklist for the complete lifecycle of designing, developing, and documenting a design system component. It is divided into three main sections: Design, Development, and Documentation, each with specific tasks to ensure thorough coverage of all critical areas.

Design: Focuses on defining the component's purpose, creating wireframes, establishing styles, and prototyping. This section emphasizes understanding user needs and visualizing the component's structure before coding begins.

Development: Outlines the necessary steps for coding the component, including defining its architecture, ensuring accessibility, writing unit tests, and setting up continuous integration processes. This ensures the component is robust, maintainable, and compatible with existing systems.

Documentation: Highlights the importance of detailed documentation for specifications, usage guidelines, accessibility, and maintenance processes. Well-documented components enhance collaboration and usability for all stakeholders.

Finally, the checklist includes a verification stage to ensure team alignment and proper deployment, making it an invaluable tool for product designers and developers in building effective and scalable design systems.