Anatomy of a Pattern in a Pattern Library

Technically a pattern library is a simple collection of UI components, but in order for design system users do their best work, a pattern library should also present other important info. Let’s take a look at what information can be displayed alongside each pattern

From Pages to Patterns: An Exercise for Everyone

This isn’t just for developers and designers—anybody who has a decision to make in the creation of the pattern library should join in. The goal is to get everyone thinking about patterns at a granular level, removing any context around each component. It also encourages a shared vocabulary.