Improving Developer Experience (DevEx) for the Successful Implementation of a Design System
Abstract
This paper presents a case study on adopting a custom Design System (DS) in a research and development project, highlighting the initial resistance from the development team. A user-centric approach was implemented, positioning the development team as the primary users of the DS. Developers’ pain points were identified and addressed by interviews, leading to an improved development process and successful DS implementation. This method enhanced collaboration between UX and development teams, fostering a sense of ownership among developers. The study underscores the necessity of understanding and empathizing with developers’ needs when introducing a DS. It also emphasizes the importance of user research within the development team and the iterative refinement of the system based on feedback. The insights gained provide valuable lessons for organizations aiming to bridge the UX-development divide and promote the effective adoption of design systems.References
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Published
2024-10-07
How to Cite
PALOMINO, Paula T.; FONSECA, Murilo; SOUZA, Jefferson; TODA, Armando M.; LISBOA, Rodrigo; CORDEIRO, Thiago; PEDRO, Alan; DERMEVAL, Diego.
Improving Developer Experience (DevEx) for the Successful Implementation of a Design System. In: INTERNATIONAL PAPERS - BRAZILIAN SYMPOSIUM ON HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS (IHC), 23. , 2024, Brasília/DF.
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Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação,
2024
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p. 246-250.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/ihc_estendido.2024.241401.
