Design System Governance

A great design system doesn't stand still, it evolves. We help teams put the right processes, tools and ownership in place to maintain consistency and scalability.

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Why governance

Structure that keeps the innovation flowing

At Kyan, we believe governance is about clarity. With the right rules, roles and workflows in place, your design system can adapt, scale and thrive. We‘ll help you create a governance model that keeps your product moving fast and your teams aligned.

Roles & ownership

We define clear ownership models so everyone knows who‘s responsible for what, from design contributions and component updates to version releases and documentation.

Workflow & process

We‘ll help you establish efficient workflows for proposing, reviewing and releasing updates. so your system grows sustainably without bottlenecks.

Versioning & maintenance

We implement release strategies, version control and change tracking to ensure updates are reliable, traceable and easy to roll back when needed.

Adoption & communication

We help you embed governance into your team culture, driving adoption, education and engagement so that everyone contributes to and benefits from the system.

01

Review and assess

We start by analysing how your current design approach is used, maintained and governed, identifying what‘s working and what needs structure.

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02

Define and document

We create clear governance guidelines and workflows, covering ownership, contribution, versioning and communication.

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03

Implement and support

We embed governance into your tools and processes, providing documentation, training and practical frameworks your teams can adopt immediately.

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04

Evolve and improve

We help you monitor adoption, gather feedback and refine governance as your design system and your organisation grows.

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Why Kyan

Blending strategy with pragmatism, giving your teams the freedom to move fast, within a structure that keeps your ecosystem consistent