Design System

Design system creation Your product grows. Consistency keeps up.

A foundation of rules, components and documentation so your team can make decisions with more clarity and create new screens in the same language. The scope can include Figma, code or both.

See investment From token to screen
Figma and code (React and CSS), with usage documentation.
design.nimbus.appv2.4
Nimbus UI / Documentation
FigmaCodev2.4.0

Colors

Scales from 50 to 900, with contrast validated for text and interface.

50
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
50
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800

Semantic

feedback.success
feedback.warning
feedback.danger
feedback.info

Type scale

Display32 / 40
Title24 / 32
Body14 / 22
Caption11 / 16
Figma + codethe same source of truth for design and development
Average timeline3 to 8 weeks
Typical project$1,200
DeliveryFigma, code and documentation
ModelProject or monthly partnership

A language shared by the whole team.

A design system is the set of rules and reusable pieces that define how your product looks and behaves. Instead of redesigning buttons and forms on every screen, the team assembles interfaces from pieces that have already been tested.

Visible consistency

The same language on the website, the system and the app, reinforcing the brand on every screen.

Delivery speed

New screens ship faster, with less rework between design and development.

Accessibility by default

Contrast, focus and states defined once and inherited by every component.

Continuity between design and code

Names and rules aligned in Figma and in code to make implementation and maintenance easier.

From token to screen, a single source of truth.

A color or spacing change made in the token reaches every component and screen that uses it. That's what keeps a product consistent as it grows.

Tokens

FoundationColor, typography, space, radius, shadow and motion, with clear names.

Components

PiecesButton, field, select, card, modal and toast, each with variants and states.

Patterns

CombinationsForms, tables, navigation, feedback and empty states solved once.

Screens

ProductDashboard, sign-up, checkout and onboarding assembled from the pieces above.

Change the token at the top and the change flows down, on its own, to the last screen.

When a design system is the right choice.

It makes sense when

  • Your digital product has many screens and more than one person designing or developing.
  • The interface has become inconsistent and every new screen creates rework.
  • You'll launch new modules, products or versions in the coming months.
  • Several brands or products need to share the same foundation.

Another path works better when

  • Only a few pages: the basic component system already comes with the Company Website.
  • The brand doesn't exist yet: logo and identity come before the system, starting at $450.
  • The product hasn't been built yet: start with MVP, which already includes the visual foundation.

From audit to team adoption.

A design system only works if it's used. That's why the process ends with the pieces applied to real screens and the team trained.

3 to 8weeks, depending on the number of components
  1. 01
    Week 1

    Audit

    Inventory of existing screens, inconsistencies, duplicated components and the team's needs.

    You receiveaudit report and scope
  2. 02
    Weeks 1 and 2

    Foundations

    Color, typography, spacing, radius, shadow and motion tokens, with validated contrast.

    You receivetoken library
  3. 03
    Weeks 2 to 5

    Components

    Pieces with variants and states: default, hover, focus, disabled, error and loading.

    You receivelibrary in Figma and in code
  4. 04
    Weeks 5 and 6

    Documentation

    Usage rules, do and don't examples, accessibility and a contribution guide.

    You receivebrowsable documentation
  5. 05
    Weeks 6 to 8

    Adoption

    Applied to real screens, team training and a system maintenance routine.

    You receivetrained team and evolution plan

How much a design system costs.

The price follows the hours of work, which depend on the number of components and where they will live. The breakdown below shows a typical project; the real scope is defined in the audit. Prices in US dollars.

Typical project$1,200Product system with about 25 components, in Figma and code.
Foundation

Consistency from the start.

Base tokens and components for a product that is starting to grow.

  • Quick audit
  • Color, typography and space tokens
  • About 15 essential components
  • Figma library
  • Condensed usage guide
Investment$540 to 810

Between 30 and 45 hours of work.

Most common range Product system

A complete library.

Documented Figma and code for the whole team to use.

  • Full audit
  • Semantic tokens and light and dark themes
  • 25 to 40 components with states
  • Components in code (React and CSS)
  • Documentation with examples
  • Team training
Investment$1,100 to 1,600

Where the typical $1,200 project fits.

Ongoing partnership

A system that evolves.

Hours reserved every month to evolve the system and the product's screens.

  • 20 to 40 hours per month
  • New components and patterns
  • Review of the team's screens
  • Priorities set month by month
Monthly investment$400 to 680

20 hours for $400 or 40 hours for $680.

What changes the price

  • Number of components
  • Figma, code or both
  • Themes and brands
  • Documentation level
  • Applying to existing screens
  • Accessibility requirements

Add-ons

Visual identity before the systemfrom $450
Strategic ecosystem architecturefrom $540

Payment options

Two-phase project50% at the start, 50% on delivery
Ongoing partnershipMonthly, with reserved hours
Credit cardUp to 10 installments, card fees apply

A foundation applied to a product of our own.

The Fácil Organização app on a laptop and a phone, with the same navigation components, cards and buttons on both screens
In-house design system · SaaS

Fácil Organização

Focus
A single language for an app with five modules: tasks, projects, clients, finance and notes.
Deliverables
In-house design system applied in Next.js 14, with components shared between desktop and mobile.
Impact
Every module follows the same visual logic, on desktop and on mobile.
This pageVS Experience's service pages and proposals share the same tokens, components and motion.

After delivery.

A system with an owner.

Delivery includes contribution rules, versioning and a changelog. The team knows how to propose a new component and how to update an existing one without breaking what already works.

Figma files and repository stay in your company's account.

Evolution partnership

For products that ship screens every week and need the system to keep up.

  • New components
  • Screen review
  • Documentation updates
  • Product UX/UI
$400per month, 20 hours reserved

Design system FAQ.

How much does a design system cost?

A typical project, with about 25 components in Figma and code, comes to around $1,200. Foundation ranges from $540 to $810; Product system, from $1,100 to $1,600; and the ongoing partnership costs from $400 to $680 per month.

Is a design system only for large companies?

No. A small product with a well-built foundation grows without piling up inconsistencies. The Foundation tier exists precisely for those just starting out who want to avoid rework later.

Do you deliver in code or only in Figma?

Both are possible. Foundation is delivered in Figma; Product system includes the components in code (React and CSS), with the same names and tokens as in Figma.

Can it be built from an existing product?

Yes, and that's the most common case. The audit starts from the current screens, keeps what works and consolidates what's duplicated, without requiring the product to be rebuilt from scratch.

How is it different from a brand guide?

A brand guide defines the logo, colors and tone of voice. A design system turns that into ready-to-use interface pieces, with states, behavior rules and code.

Shall we organize the foundation for your product to grow?

Tell me the size of the product, who designs and who develops. The conversation helps identify inconsistencies and the component scope to estimate the work.

Request a quote
ServiceDesign System
Average timeline3 to 8 weeks
Typical project$1,200
Project range$540 to $1,600
Monthly partnership$400 to $680
Victor Santos · VS ExperienceStrategy, design and development for your business.Reference prices · October 2026
Link copied