Project-management SaaS
- Challenge
- Engineering needed validated flows before onboarding rebuild.
- Simplileap solution
- Clickable prototype with moderated usability tests.
- Outcome
- Task success 78% → 94% on core activation path.
// Design
Design Systems & Component Libraries
A design system is the multiplier for your entire product team. We build design systems that are well-documented, engineering-integrated, and extensible, so every new feature is faster, more consistent, and higher quality than the last.
// Key benefits
What makes this service valuable
Token-first architecture
Design tokens are the foundation, semantic naming for colour, typography, spacing, and radius that propagates changes across the entire system instantly.
Engineering-integrated
Design systems live in design tools but are used in code. We build ours with engineering handoff in mind, Storybook integration, CSS custom property mapping, and token-to-code documentation.
Governance process
A design system without governance gets abandoned. We define contribution processes, versioning protocols, and review workflows that keep the system a living asset, not a one-time project.
// Details
Design systems that teams actually use
The best design system is the one teams use. We build design systems with adoption in mind, clear documentation, intuitive naming, and regular synchronisation between design and engineering tools so the system stays relevant.
We cover foundations (tokens), components (with all states and variants), patterns (recurring UI solutions), and guidelines (when to use what). The result is a system that answers questions proactively, reducing the need for back-and-forth between design and engineering.
// What this includes
- Design token system with semantic naming
- Figma Variables and component library setup
- Component documentation (usage, variants, dos/donts)
- Pattern library for recurring UI solutions
- Figma → code token export (Style Dictionary)
- Storybook design reference integration (optional)
- Design system website/documentation (optional)
// Deliverables
What you receive
Every engagement produces clear, documented deliverables. Here is exactly what is included in our design systems & component libraries service.
- 01Design token specification with semantic and primitive layers
- 02Figma component library (100+ components)
- 03Component documentation and usage guidelines
- 04Pattern library documentation
- 05Engineering integration guide (tokens → CSS/JS)
- 06Design system governance process and contribution guide
Production patterns and experience depth: Tailwind CSS expertise › and React expertise ›
// In practice
How design systems & component libraries engagements run
Token-first systems in Figma — colour, type, spacing, radius — sync to Storybook with accessibility lint (eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y) on React components. Documentation covers when to use each component and anti-patterns. Adoption tracked via component usage analytics in Storybook or custom ESLint rules blocking raw hex colours.
// Stack & frameworks
Stack we use for this
Research & strategy
- User interviews
- Analytics audit
- Jobs-to-be-done mapping
- Competitive UX review
Design systems
- Figma variables
- Component libraries
- Design tokens
- Accessibility annotations
Validation
- Moderated usability tests
- Prototype iteration
- Conversion funnel review
- Dev QA partnership
// Delivery
Simplileap execution framework
01
Architecture mapping
Dependencies, API contracts, compliance constraints, and performance budgets documented before sprint one.
02
Secure sprints
Two-week increments with GitHub access, demo recordings, and QA checkpoints, client visibility at every stage.
03
QA & handover
Automated tests on critical paths, security review, runbooks, and knowledge transfer to your team.
// Proof
Real deployments from Bangalore
Facilities management operator
- Challenge
- Field inspectors struggled with glare, gloves, and unclear offline sync states.
- Simplileap solution
- Platform-specific patterns, thumb-zone actions, and explicit sync status design.
- Outcome
- Checklist task time down 38% in pilot cohort.
// Engagement models
How teams engage us
Currency
| Package | Ideal for | Investment | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI/UX audit | Conversion lift | ₹75K – ₹2L |
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| Website or app design / redesign | New launches | ₹75K – ₹12L |
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| Design system build | Scale-stage SaaS | Scoped within design engagement |
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// Company and service positioning
Company and Service positioning is reviewed for production delivery standards by Harsha Parthasarathy (Co-Founder, Strategy & Operations 24+ years IT veteran, IBM, Global Delivery, Program Management) and Keshav Sharma (Co-Founder, Engineering and Lead Architect, Full-stack engineering, product delivery and technical standards).
CIN
AAU-8582
Startup India
DIPP83124
Founded
November 2020
Office
Residency Rd, Bengaluru, India
// FAQ
Common questions about design systems & component libraries
How long does it take to build a design system?+
A production-ready design system foundation (tokens, core components, primary patterns, documentation) takes 8–14 weeks. Complex enterprise systems with extensive component coverage take longer.
Can you build on top of an existing component library like MUI or Shadcn?+
Yes, we can theme and extend existing component libraries, documenting the customisation layer as a design system above the base library. This is often faster than building from scratch and aligns closely with what engineering already has implemented.
What tools do you use to build the design system?+
We build in Figma using Variables, Auto Layout, and component properties. For token export, we use Style Dictionary or Token Studio. Storybook integration requires coordination with your engineering team.
Ready to get started with design systems & component libraries?
Share your requirements with our team. We respond within one business day with a clear plan from discovery to delivery.