<h2>What is a design system?</h2>
<p>A design system is a library of reusable components governed by a set of foundational standards, such as color, typography, and grid. Additionally, guidelines and documentation accompany all components along with guiding patterns and best practices. Teams are encouraged to leverage the system and its documentation to build repeatable designs within applications or interfaces.</p>
<h2>Approach</h2>
<p>Dell Design System v3 introduces a new approach centered on token‑based foundations that improve consistency, simplify usage, and strengthen collaboration between design and engineering. By defining design decisions once and sharing them across Figma and code, DDS v3 reduces friction, supports scalable customization, and enables a smoother handoff from design to implementation across Dell’s digital experiences.</p>
<h2>Advantages</h2>
<p>The DDS is aligned to <a href="https://dell.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalBrand?e=1%3a6ce42335becf4b069fe0ec7d3a6b968a&xsdata=MDV8MDJ8TV9CYWNjaGllcmlARGVsbC5jb218NWUxM2U5MmYyODBjNDFiZGIwN2UwOGRkOTg5NWRiNjZ8OTQ1YzE5OWE4M2EyNGU4MDlmOGM1YTkxYmU1NzUyZGR8MHwwfDYzODgzNDQ5MTYwNTIzNjEwMHxVbmtub3dufFRXRnBiR1pzYjNkOGV5SkZiWEIwZVUxaGNHa2lPblJ5ZFdVc0lsWWlPaUl3TGpBdU1EQXdNQ0lzSWxBaU9pSlhhVzR6TWlJc0lrRk9Jam9pVFdGcGJDSXNJbGRVSWpveWZRPT18MHx8fA%3d%3d&sdata=djl4RWxTMGxTTWZ0SzVxa3Z6SDN0a2V5c3pBYkk2Q1RsV3RPdjNNeEpvST0%3d">Dell Technologies Brand guidelines</a> and supports a company-wide initiative to create optimal business outcomes in digital experiences that are modern, measurable, and unified.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.delldesignsystem.com/partners/accessibility/">Accessibility</a> is a priority for every team within Dell. DDS team members frequently consult with Dell’s <a href="https://dell.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/AccessibilityCoE/SitePages/Accessibility-Policy.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=E76RVZ">Accessibility Center of Excellence</a> to ensure all system components meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards. While the components themselves meet accessibility requirements, please note that the implementation does not assure an accessible experience.</p>
<p>The DDS library is built in-house, with no third-party dependencies or security risks. By creating our own design library, we know what’s in it.</p>
<p>There is a community built around the DDS library. Support and contributions come from other Dell designers and engineers, not just our team. That&#39;s why we created the <a href="https://www.figma.com/design/uFlXa0sRIr56e8LEGYgw0M/DDS-Contributor-Sandbox?node-id=0-1&p=f&t=2YnpolBuQUnXtT9D-0">DDS Community Library</a>, a space Dell product team designers can place new component designs to be considered for adoption into the DDS UI Kit.</p>
<p>Make sure to <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mhlclKKDgE6fjFqRvldS3dNp78o7Z-ZIhzK-hiOGWKFUNjJOWE1FUEtLNk1ITzdKQ1BRQ0NJMkgyTC4u">register your application</a> to be part of the community we interview and influence product decisions.</p>
<h2>Principles</h2>
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