About the video: What Is a Design System?
Overview
“Design systems can mean different things for each type of creative project (digital, print, etc.) but, in essence, it comes down to the same thing: a set of components. If this doesn't mean much to you, don't worry. I'll explain here how design systems work, both in general and for media projects, more specifically.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: What Is a Design System?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Newspaper Design. Master newspaper design, editorial layout, and infographics to create impactful visual stories across print and digital platforms.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we're going to dig deeper into design systems. We're going to look at how they work in general, and what makes an editorial design system different. Design system is the name that we usually use. But there's lots of different ways of describing what I'm talking about. To a digital designer, a design system might mean something different. A brand designer might talk about a visual identity, But in the end, they all add up to pretty much the same thing. In essence, a design system is a set of components, mainly visual, but they can include things like sound and behaviors. that...”
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Course summary for: Specialization in Newspaper Design
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Design, Digital Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Infographics, Information Design, Interactive Design, Typography

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