Design System Governance: Preventing UI Drift
Design system governance is the constitution for your UI, defining how components evolve, not just what they are. It prevents the slow drift where production code diverges from the Figma library as teams make local exceptions.
Design system governance is the set of processes and standards that prevent your UI from drifting apart. It’s the 'how, who, and when' for your design system, not just the 'what' of the components. As teams grow, it provides the structure for reviewing changes, fixing inconsistencies, and onboarding contributors. The footgun is believing a Figma library is enough; without clear rules, even the best systems decay into suggestions.
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