Designing interface patterns
Given the multitude of screen flows to design, establishing a process for creating interface patterns is essential to boost efficiency.
Designing interface patterns
Given the multitude of screen flows to design, establishing a process for creating interface patterns is essential to boost efficiency.
Client
Ubstream (digital product publishing, SaaS)
Type
Patterns
Objective
The main objective was to standardize interfaces by defining a set of reusable patterns aligned with the existing Design System. This structure aimed to ensure better product scalability, facilitate team collaboration, and accelerate the implementation of new features.
My Role
• Conducted an analysis and audit of existing interfaces to identify inconsistencies and redundancies.
• Defined interface patterns in collaboration with the UX/UI team.
• Created modular components in Figma, linked to the Design System and style variables to ensure consistency and ease of maintenance.
• Developed clear documentation to guide the UX/UI team in the use and adaptation of the patterns.
• Carried out testing and iterations to ensure maximum flexibility while adhering to usability and accessibility principles.
Problem
Lack of visual consistency across different screens.
Proliferation of similar components, leading to complex maintenance.
Without a structured approach, each new feature risks introducing new visual components—often similar but slightly different.
This leads to:
• Unnecessary duplication of components.
• Visual inconsistency, as designers and developers use varying elements.
• Maintenance challenges, with updates requiring changes across multiple pages.
• Difficulty scaling design efficiently when adding new features.
• As the product evolves, non-modular and non-extensible design foundations make each update a challenge.
• Longer design and development time due to the absence of standardized templates.
Benefits of This Approach
Faster Execution
Accelerated screen creation and duplication thanks to ready-to-use patterns.
Reduced design and development time.
Alignment with the Design System
All patterns are linked to existing Design System components to ensure overall consistency.
Easy updates when the Design System evolves.
Responsive Design Optimization
Integration of flexible, adaptive principles for a consistent experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Improved handling of breakpoints and smoother interface behavior.
Style Variables Management
Use of style variables (colors, typography, spacing) to ensure dynamic visual consistency.
Simplified style updates by editing a single source of truth.
Flexibility and Easy Maintenance
Patterns are designed to be modular and adaptable across product sections.
Quick customization based on specific feature needs.
Impact & Results
Thanks to this implementation, interface design at Ubstream is now more efficient, consistent, and scalable.
This work enhanced collaboration between designers and developers, reduced UX debt, and accelerated the release of new features while improving the overall user experience.