# Hey Design Systems!

> Curated guide and resource directory for learning and building design systems.

Hey Design Systems! is an organized directory curated by Saurabh Yadav that introduces designers and developers to design systems. It gathers structured guides on designing, documenting, governing, and measuring systems alongside case studies, tools, and reading lists. It is a practical starting point for anyone looking to build or manage design architecture from scratch.

Website: https://heydesign.systems/

## What it is for

- Learn the foundational principles of building and maintaining a design system
- Find real-world examples and case studies of live design systems
- Reference guides for documenting, governing, and measuring system adoption
- Discover starter kits, design tools, and books focused on design systems

## Features

- Introductory beginner guides for creating design systems
- Curated reading lists and video watchlists
- Case studies and stories from established product teams
- Step-by-step guides for designing, documenting, governing, developing, measuring, and selling a system
- Directory of live design systems, design tools, starter kits, and books

## Pricing

Free to access

## Details

- Type: Website
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Topic: [Design Systems](https://xiry.app/topics/design/design-systems.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: UI/UX designers, design system leads, and frontend developers
- Alternative to: Design Systems Repo, Component Gallery
- Tags: design systems, ui ux, design resources, documentation, design ops

## Why it was saved

- [@kalypsodesigns, 20 February 2025](https://www.instagram.com/p/DGSdxBZR3QD/): Organizes essential reading material, case stories, watchlists, and practical how-to guides for beginners and experienced system designers.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/hey-design-systems

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