Wave Design System

Consistency and Cross-Functional Productivity

Consistency and Cross-Functional Productivity

Consistency and Cross-Functional Productivity

Social network content sharing product that optimizes inclusive travel experiences and perspectives.

Social network content sharing product that optimizes inclusive travel experiences and perspectives.

Social network content sharing product that optimizes inclusive travel experiences and perspectives.

Note: Per a non-disclosure agreement signed by both parties, the name of the client was changed. Elements of the work produced for this project have been modified or omitted in their entirety.

Note: Per a non-disclosure agreement signed by both parties, the name of the client was changed. Elements of the work produced for this project have been modified or omitted in their entirety.

Note: Per a non-disclosure agreement signed by both parties, the name of the client was changed. Elements of the work produced for this project have been modified or omitted in their entirety.

Client

Wave Apps

Industries

Social Media Travel

Work

Strategy Typography Color Palette Iconography Tokens Components Documentation Governance Maintenance

Collaborator(s)

Head of Product Chief Technology Officer

Project Status

Shipped 2023

After designing initial product workflows, it became clear a design system was needed to maintain consistency across the Wave product experience. We hypothesized that investing in the building and maintenance of the system would yield a 20% increase in productivity and optimize designer-developer collaboration.

Homescreen with open bottom drawer
Homescreen with open bottom drawer
Homescreen with open bottom drawer

Post-launch, we evaluated our hypothesis and found the system was a success. Productivity was very close to our 20% estimate, while system consumers reported an increase in communication and collaboration in meetings. However, additional sprints were needed until the system was at a place design, product, and engineering used it consistently.

Helping mission-driven orgs design and maintain scalable products.

Copyright © 2024 Jose Arias. All rights reserved.

Helping mission-driven orgs design and maintain scalable products.

Copyright © 2024 Jose Arias. All rights reserved.

Helping mission-driven orgs design and maintain scalable products.

Copyright © 2024 Jose Arias. All rights reserved.