Consistency is the cornerstone of trust in finance. To bring Ember’s financial wellness tools to life, we built a scalable design system that unified our design and development workflows. By creating a robust library of reusable components and guidelines, we were able to maintain visual consistency and accelerate our product shipping cycles across the entire digital suite.
Goals:
1. Operational Efficiency We established a single source of truth to bridge the gap between design and development, cutting down redundancy and accelerating our shipping speed.
2. Cohesive User Experience We unified our visual and functional language to ensure Ember customers enjoy a seamless, intuitive experience across every platform.
3. Scalable Foundation We engineered a flexible architecture that allows Ember to rapidly launch new features and products without compromising brand integrity.
Design System Components:
Visual Style Guide: We defined core brand elements, including custom typography, a balanced color palette, and foundational branding assets.
Reusable UI Library: We built a comprehensive set of interactive components—such as buttons, forms, and icons—to maintain a unified look and feel.
Interactive Pattern Library: We documented standardized layouts and best practices for complex interactions and data visualization.
Inclusive Design Standards: We prioritized accessibility as a core principle, ensuring the entire app ecosystem is usable for everyone, including users with disabilities.
Our Design Approach:
Developer Collaboration: We partnered closely with engineering to ensure all components were practical and efficient to implement.
User-Centered Research: We researched to ensure the system addressed the diverse needs of the Ember community.
Foundation-First: We launched with a comprehensive style guide to anchor the entire design system.
Iterative Evolution: We maintain the system as a living document with clear documentation to support ongoing updates.
