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Project Overview
Over the summer, I interned at Gainwell Technologies, a Health and Human Services organization. I collaborated with the Digitial UX Team (DUX) on Gainwell's Product Design System.
Team
13 Product Designers! 2 Developers, 1 Product Manager
Role
UX Designer(Design System), UX Writer
Skills
Responsive Design System, Documentation, Cross-functional collaboration, Organization and Nomenclature
Duration
11 Weeks (May-August)
Product Design System for Gainwell's Healthcare Products
Project Overview
Over the summer, I interned at Gainwell Technologies, a Health and Human Services organization. I collaborated with the Digitial UX Team (DUX) on Gainwell's Product Design System.
Role
UX Designer(Design System), UX Writer
Skills
Responsive Design System, Documentation, Cross-functional collaboration, Organization and Nomenclature
Duration
11 Weeks (May-August)
Team
13 Product Designers! 2 Developers, 1 Product Manager
Background
About Gainwell Technologies
Gainwell Technologies is a leading provider of technology solutions for healthcare and human services, offering innovative products and services to improve efficiency and outcomes in these sectors.
My Contribution
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Led the design of various components for Gainwell Technologies' Product Design System.
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Developed a wide range of component variants to meet diverse use cases.
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Created comprehensive documentation outlining the component structure, usage guidelines, and states.
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Ensured clarity and consistency throughout the system.
Wrapping Up
What I Learned:
Design Systems - Consistency, Coherence and Transparency in Communication
Design Systems play a crucial role in streamlining workflows and ensuring consistency across projects. Learning how to create and document them effectively is essential for success in UX design.
Ask Questions
Asking questions is an excellent way to learn and gain insights that may otherwise be overlooked.
Diverse Teams are amazing to learn from
In a diverse UX team of 15 designers, each with unique backgrounds and expertise, I've observed varying approaches to design, research, development, and project management. Despite these differences, everything somehow fits together cohesively, emphasizing the importance of embracing diverse perspectives within the team. It's crucial to engage with everyone and gather different viewpoints on your work, as it not only enhances project outcomes but also contributes to personal career growth.
Finding Common Ground
At times, the team's choice differed from my own preference. I made an effort to understand their perspective, gaining insight into their mindset and refining my design approach accordingly.