Chapter two focused on scale. The challenge was no longer “can we build this?” but “can multiple product teams evolve safely without fragmenting the system?”
Governance layers
We introduced a thin governance model:
- change proposal template
- design review cadence
- implementation review pairing
- release notes with migration notes
Cross-team consistency
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current state: predictable
Implementation notes
Each component release included:
- expected behavior
- visual boundaries
- accessibility checklist
- anti-pattern examples
This kept governance lightweight while still preserving velocity.
Outcome
Design system requests shifted from one-off fixes toward higher-leverage platform investments.