Handelsbanken Design Systems
Building comprehensive, scalable design systems for iOS and Android banking applications
Role
Design Systems Lead
Duration
3+ years
Year
2020-Present
Company
Handelsbanken
Services
Design Systems • Component Libraries • Documentation • iOS & Android Guidelines • Cross-team Collaboration
Challenge
Create unified design language across 15+ banking applications with 50+ designers and developers. Inconsistent UI patterns were creating confusion for users and inefficiency for teams.
Process
Audited existing designs to identify patterns and inconsistencies across all banking products
Established design principles and governance model with stakeholder buy-in
Built component library with detailed documentation and usage guidelines
Created token-based system for colors, typography, and spacing for both iOS and Android
Implemented adoption strategy with training sessions and design reviews
Mobile & Responsive Design
Developed platform-specific guidelines for iOS and Android, ensuring native feel while maintaining brand consistency. Created responsive token system for seamless scaling across device sizes.
Outcome & Impact
Achieved 90% adoption rate across teams within 18 months. Reduced design-to-development handoff time by 60% and eliminated major UI inconsistencies. Design system now serves as foundation for all digital banking products.
