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DON'T PUT CRAP IN THE DESIGN SYSTEM

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A design system should consist of high-quality, vetted solutions, not rushed or low-quality work known as "crap," which undermines its reliability and the trust of its users. To handle inevitable crap, organizations can adopt strategies like establishing a layered UI ecosystem, allowing different paces for product and design system development, and formalizing conversational governance to manage and mitigate the impact thoughtfully.