Apple
Audit, update, and document the Store Card with numerous variants.
Client
Apple
Services
Design Systems
Industry
E-commerce
Year
2023
Challenges
Apple’s Retail Online Store faced key issues with its Cards component:
Outdated Documentation: Fragmented and incomplete specifications resulted in frequent misuse.
Component Breakages: Designers often disconnected from the library due to functionality issues.
Tight Deadlines: The component update was critical for the launch of the new product page.
Our Approach
To address these challenges, we led a comprehensive redesign of the component specifications:
Audit: Conducted an in-depth review of existing components in both the design library and live builds, identifying discrepancies and inefficiencies.
Collaboration: Partnered with key stakeholders, including developers, interaction designers, and accessibility experts, to refine the design intent and align implementation goals.
Testing & Refinement: Validated and optimized component functionality, ensuring streamlined usage and alignment with production needs.
Documentation: Created detailed, developer-friendly specifications to ensure seamless handoff and implementation.
Solutions
Component Updates: Streamlined component variants, reducing redundancy and improving usability.
Comprehensive Documentation: Delivered robust specifications covering:
Breakpoints and responsiveness
Component anatomy and measurements
Animations, transitions, and accessibility standards
Typography and user interaction flows
Cross-Team Collaboration: Facilitated iterative feedback loops with developers, ensuring alignment and feasibility.
Results
Streamlined Workflow: Simplified design files, making components easier to use for designers and developers.
Improved Consistency: Achieved alignment between the component library and live production.
Timely Delivery: Updated components and documentation delivered on time for the product page launch.
Strengthened Collaboration: Fostered stronger cross-functional relationships, improving understanding of technical constraints.
