Design System in the Spotlight: Visa

When building or refining your own design system, it’s essential to learn from the best examples out there. For my study and research, I took a close look at the Product Design System by Visa and it’s packed with inspiration for any design system professional.

You can explore Visa's design system here: Visa Product Design System

Here are the highlights that stood out the most:

💡 Top Features from Visa's Design System

• Releases & Version History Overview
  Keeping track of updates is critical. Visa’s "What's New" section clearly documents releases and changes.
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• Design Tokens & Theming
  Visa provides a detailed overview of how design tokens and theming are managed, which is key for scaling consistent UI elements across products.
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• Accessibility
  Accessibility is well-integrated into the system, with a dedicated section outlining key principles and best practices.
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• Inclusive Design
  Visa addresses inclusive design thoughtfully, helping teams create experiences that work for a diverse range of users.
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• Well-Documented Patterns (Example: Forms)
  Patterns like forms are deeply documented with examples and guidelines—making it easy for teams to implement consistent, accessible solutions.
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• Data Visualization Guidelines
  Clear rules and best practices for visualizing data, which is often overlooked in many systems.
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• Charts Documentation
  A dedicated section for charts ensures visual consistency and accessibility even in complex interfaces.
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• Content Guidelines
  Strong guidance around tone, voice, and writing best practices to keep content consistent across products.
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👏 Kudos to the Visa team for creating such stellar documentation!

Their system sets a great example for how to combine structure, accessibility, inclusivity, and user experience at scale.

Happy learning and exploring! 🙏🏼

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