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Design Thinking and other problem space tools promise answers, but the ultimate answers need to come from the customer and from the market.

Taking a break from the books and joining Rangle in January 2020 as a Marketing Co-Op, was when I first heard about Design Systems. Familiarizing myself on this topic reignited my lifelong passion for design. I thought, with the skills and approaches taught during my post-secondary studies, can be leveraged and used to illustrate the role of theoretical research into creating an effective Design System, which can mitigate various design issues later on.

Last month, Rangle became an InVision Partner and the developers at Rangle leapt at the opportunity to play around with InVision's Design System Manager (DSM).

On the web, forms are the linchpins of ecommerce, social interactions, and most productivity-based applications. Forms are often overlooked. They’re that boring part of a website where you fill in your details to get the information you want. Because they’ve been around for so long, some designers presume forms are a problem that’s already been solved — not true! And when you consider accessibility, many forms don’t pass the test. In fact, a recent WebAim survey listed complex forms as being one of the most problematic areas for screen reader users.

We’re all operating in a new reality these days, and business leadership is facing unprecedented challenges. While the health of loved ones is the primary concern, remote work and social isolation is no easy feat - especially for organizations that are new to working from home.

If you think ML and AI are part of a sci-fi future, think again. The future is now.

Does it seem like everyone is talking about design systems? Well, it’s with good reason. These collections of reusable components are making a massive impact on the organizations leveraging them. While the big players like Airbnb, Uber, and IBM are well known for their innovative design systems, this tool is changing the way even mid-sized organizations deliver digital products.

“We need to be more Agile”, “We need more digital innovation to survive”, “We need to deliver more engaging and satisfying experiences to our customers”, “We need a digital strategy to make an impact in the market”...