Design systems that learn.

I coined the idea of Living Design Systems after repeatedly encountering the same problem in real products: design systems treated as finished artifacts instead of evolving tools.

This methodology starts from existing design systems—often born in Figma—and transforms them into living structures. I use code-driven workflows and tools like Pencil, VS Code, and Claude Code to help systems move beyond static libraries and into something that can grow, adapt, and mature alongside the product itself. Documentation and shared understanding are part of the system too, which is why it extends naturally into tools like Notion and Storybook.

Inspired by approaches like Brad Frost’s Atomic Design, Living Design Systems treat design as something never truly “done.” Components evolve, patterns shift, and decisions stay open to iteration as products, teams, and constraints change.

Instead of designing for handoff, I design for continuity. Instead of freezing decisions, I build systems that remain flexible, scalable, and resilient—so products can keep moving forward without breaking their foundation.