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2.8 Use a design system for interface consistency

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Use design systems and established patterns to ensure consistent, efficient, and sustainable interfaces through reusable components and clear maintenance practices.

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  • Design system:
    Use a design system for large projects or those with many contributors to improve consistency, performance, and long-term sustainability. Use reusable components based on web standards, load only the components needed for each page or feature, and maintain the system through clear ownership, versioning, and updated documentation. Follow established design patterns and conventions.

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2.1 Identify, assess, disclose, review, and mitigate sustainability impacts

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2.2 Understand user requirements or constraints

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2.3 Integrate sustainability into every stage of the ideation process

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