Build design system from scratch
Color, typography, layout grids, and more for a platform with 1,000+ screens, improving design consistency and cross-functional team collaborations.
Cathay is an investment platform with over 1,000 screens. However, we had only seven months to redesign the entire platform. A design system was essential for efficient workflow.
Based on Cathay's original brand color, I developed everything from scratch, including illustrations, icons, and all other components.
I successfully delivered the designs on time with quality and consistency. The handoff to the client included designs, a Figma component library, and documentation.
MY ROLE
Product DesignerUI/UX Design, Visual Design, Creating Icons and Illustrations
DELIVERABLES
• Component Library
• Documentation
TIMELINE
7 months
Final Outcome
Project Details
Color
I transformed Cathay's green and orange brand colors into a gradient to enhance visual depth and dynamics. In addition, I ensured colors are purposefully used (e.g., green for main actions, orange for ads and promotions, etc.).
Typography
I organized and set up all the text styles in Figma, including various font weights and line heights, to streamline workflow and keep the font use consistent across pages.
Grid System
For desktop, I allocated space for a sidebar, considering the widest item it would contain; then, I customized the layout with columns, gutters, margins, and breakpoints for each screen size.
Buttons & Components
To avoid reinventing the wheel and eliminate inconsistency, I developed and documented component sets for buttons, tooltips, date pickers, and all other components.
Icons & Illustrations
Boosted brand with unique, custom-designed icons and illustrations.
Numerical Value
To maintained consistent financial figures presentation across pages, I defined rules for displaying increases, decreases, and unchanged values.
Components come together on a screen