2026-04-20·4 min read
When a design system becomes essential, not optional
A practical view on when a design system stops being a nice-to-have and becomes a real product and engineering need.
Design SystemsFrontend ArchitectureScalability
Notes
Thoughts, lessons and trade-offs from building React and Next.js systems in real-world product environments.
A practical view on when a design system stops being a nice-to-have and becomes a real product and engineering need.
A practical reflection on why React applications often become harder to maintain as products grow, and what architectural decisions make the difference.