How to streamline your design system workflow in Figma
If you’ve ever stared down a blank Figma file while building a new design system, never fear: These new features and plugins will turn that mountain of work into an afternoon task.
Building Components For Consumption, Not Complexity (Part 2) — Smashing Magazine
Part 2 concentrates on the key points from Luis’ framework and practical tips about managing a design system that should be both robust and easy to adopt.
Building Components For Consumption, Not Complexity (Part 1) — Smashing Magazine
Design systems can be of immense help, but failure to adopt them invalidates the hard work that goes into building the thing in the first place! In this two-part series of articles, Luis shares his experience with design systems and how you can overcome the potential pitfalls.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome By Developing Your Own Guiding Principles — Smashing Magazine
Design is one of those disciplines that has a very low barrier to entry. But what isn’t so easy is acquiring the softer skills that you’ll need when entering this job market. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to a mentor or a guide, which is why we often have to rely on “working it out” by ourselves. In this article, Luis Ouriach tries to help you in this task so that you can walk into the de
Ten Tips For Aspiring Designer Beginners (Part 2) — Smashing Magazine
If you are a beginner at design and are willing to learn UI (user interface), UX (user experience) and product design, then this article is definitely for you! In [Part 1](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2022/01/ten-tips-aspiring-designer-beginners-part1/), Luis Ouriach shared advice he wished he had when starting out in his career. In this second and last part of this series, Luis continues shar
Ten Tips For Aspiring Designer Beginners (Part 1) — Smashing Magazine
In this article (the first part in a series of two), Luis Ouriach shares advice that helped him grow and become a better designer, and that he wishes he had when starting out in his career. These tips come from his experience as a user interface and product designer for close to ten years, and if you’re starting just now, then read on!