Brands all around the world are currently figuring out how to build design systems, but the first steps can be challenging, especially if you are not starting from scratch but have to deal with the realities of multiple websites, multiple platforms and legacy code. In this book, we explore the language of design systems and how naming the system itself as well as its components is fundamental to its success. We then move onto case studies and discover how two very different companies – Amnesty International and Auto Trader – created and implemented their design systems. Finally, we learn how to maintain a design system and encourage usage and participation to make it flourish. All of our authors have been instrumental in the creation of design systems themselves and thus they’re able to provide inclusive insights and practical, actionable advice. Follow their tips and techniques and you’re well on your way to building a successful design system for your own organisation.