Figma Standardization Guide
A shared system to keep Figma files clean, consistent, and scalable across Dell.
Adopted by 18+ teams
Dell Game Changer Award
What is Figma Standardization Guide?
The Figma Standardization Guide is a set of shared practices and components that made design files easier to navigate and manage across Dell’s design org.
Challenge
Inconsistent file structures slowed work
Each team organized Figma files differently, which made reviews confusing, onboarding slow, and collaboration inconsistent.
My role
Leading the effort to standardize Figma
I interviewed designers, audited files, and built a scalable system with shared components like thumbnails, ticket covers, status indicators, and changelogs. I refined the system with feedback and aligned it with Dell’s design system to ensure consistency and scalability.
File Thumbnail
Designed standard thumbnails with feature name, project info, and designer details for quick scanning.
Page Structure
A consistent file structure helped everyone find what they needed, fast. Files followed the same layout: overview → flows → components → archive.
Example
Example
Status Section Bars
This is used to clearly mark the progress of each design section, helping teams focus on finalized work during reviews.
Example
Result & Impact
Widely adopted across teams and recognized for improving efficiency and collaboration
This has been picked up by over 18 teams and won a "Game Changer Award" for improving design efficiency. It made Figma files easier to use for PMs, engineers, and new designers. The playbook is now the go-to template for new features, and it’s helped teams work better together by making things clearer and reducing confusion.