Systems Thinking: The Iceberg model
As designers our approach to solving problems matters as much as the problem is solved, a lot of the time we tend to approach these problems based on what we can see visibly for example if we eat too much without proper exercise we will gain weight, the solution when looking solely at the problem would be to eat less and workout more. This is a wrong approach, in systems thinking we tend to ask more profound questions like “ Why am I eating so much and not exercising ?” trying to get to what the root cause of the problem is in the first place and finding solutions based on theses is why the iceberg model of systems thinking is so efficient.
Create a Design System — Values & Goals
In this first of three articles, I will share insights on the prep work required to build your organization’s Design System while using a fictional start-up to show by example.
Animation/Motion Design Tokens for Complex Design Systems
Fundamentally speaking (with no regard for the platform), an animation lets an element gradually change from one state to another. Each animation needs at least these four parts: trigger, duration, easing, and property.
4 things you need to know about Atomic Design
Industries such as Architecture or Industrial Design have developed smart modular systems for manufacturing extremely complex objects like airplanes, ships, and skyscrapers. Inspired by this, Atomic Design was proposed as a system that involves breaking down a website or web application into its basic components so that they can be reused throughout the site.
