Phase 8 · Design Systems

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Atomic Design Methodology

Part of the UI/UX Design Roadmap.

Summary

Brad Frost's framework for structuring a design system — atoms (basic elements like a button), molecules (small combinations like a search bar), organisms (larger sections), templates, and pages.

How to Learn This

  • 1Classify 5 UI elements from a real app into atoms, molecules, and organisms.
  • 2Learn why this hierarchy helps teams talk about component complexity consistently.
  • 3Structure a practice component library loosely following this atomic hierarchy.
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