Design System Tactics.
Whether you're starting fresh or maintaining a mature system, this growing collection of tactics is designed to help you make progress at every stage.
Cross-Platform Consistency Check
Ensure your design system components are consistent and function well across all target platforms — including web, iOS, Android, and other native environments — not just across screen sizes.
When to use it
When expanding or refining your system to support multiple platforms, especially if your product spans web and native apps.
Steps
- Identify the platforms your system needs to support (e.g., web, iOS, Android).
- Review each component for consistency in behaviour, styling, and layout across these platforms.
- Conduct cross-platform testing using real devices or emulators.
- Gather feedback from teams working on each platform.
- Refine components or documentation to address inconsistencies and platform-specific needs.
Outcome
- A cohesive experience across web and native platforms
- Components that adapt appropriately to each environment
- Improved collaboration between platform-specific teams
