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GOVERNING DESIGN SYSTEMS

joshcusick.substack.com4 min read

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

There are various design system governance models, each with pros and cons. Top-down models offer control but risk alienating feature teams, while bottom-up models can lead to bloated systems. Federated and hybrid models balance control and collaboration. The distributed model promotes flexibility and innovation by dividing responsibilities across teams.