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Beatport: Design system
The primary goal was to create a comprehensive and cohesive design system for the Beatport store, which would serve as a foundation for future redesigns, feature enhancements, and overall improvements.
Aside from designing the system and building components for the Beatport store, I also worked on the overall brand redesign ideation when I joined. It was part of an exercise we did as a design team.
By meticulously analyzing the existing store's visual components, typography, color schemes, and user interface patterns, the design system aimed to streamline and organize the design elements, enhancing the speed and efficiency of producing new designs.
How we approached the problem
To achieve this goal, the design process was optimized through the creation of reusable components, style guides, and templates, enabling the design team to rapidly produce new designs and reduce the time required for iteration and implementation. Collaboration played a crucial role in the development of the design system, with close engagement between stakeholders, developers, and other designers to ensure alignment with the goals and vision of Beatport.
By studying the current store, I carefully analyzed its visual components, typography, color schemes, and user interface patterns. I then categorized and documented these elements to establish a cohesive and consistent design language for the future.
Layout scalability
My primary goal was to ensure the scalability of the Beatport layout to work seamlessly on every screen size. To achieve this, I carefully considered the inclusion and exclusion of side navigation based on the available screen real estate.
To maintain a visually appealing and intuitive interface, I devised a scaling strategy that preserved the core functionality and essential elements across all breakpoints. I prioritized the most critical components and ensured they remained easily accessible and prominent, while considering the available space on smaller screens.
Results
The resulting design system not only maintained the familiarity of the existing store but also introduced improvements that enhanced user experience and facilitated future enhancements. It provided a solid foundation for the evolution of the Beatport store, empowering the design team to efficiently deliver new features and enhancements while ensuring visual consistency and coherency across the platform.