Design Systems vs. Style Guides

Summary: A design system is a complete set of standards intended to manage design at scale, while a style guide is a piece of documentation that provides specific style guidance.

Design Systems vs. Style Guides

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Kelley Gordon is the Director of Product at Nielsen Norman Group. She plays a crucial role in driving the success of NN/g’s digital products, including the strategy, design, development, and management of it.

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