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In this presentation, the speaker warns that design systems lacking a strong, precise definition quickly lead to drift and fragmentation. While components may appear correct, they often aren’t technically accurate, resulting in "mostly right" solutions that cause extensive rework. This drift can tarnish a brand’s consistency, especially when a single product’s design system is responsible for many screens. The problem compounds across multiple products, amplifying inconsistency and decision fatigue. To prevent this, the speaker argues that design systems must enforce brand standards, promote component reuse for efficiency, align design and engineering practices, and support scalable workflows across teams.
