Title: Design System as a Service
Author: Qianfei Gu
University: Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Year: 2021
Link to thesis: https://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/items/dd9f4b4b-f9f7-4f46-90d5-3d8db8ae0040
This thesis examines the evolution and current offerings of design systems in various organizations, highlighting their role in creating better digital products through reusable designs and guidelines. The thesis includes case study of the ABB CommonUX Design System, using qualitative and quantitative data gathered from user and creator interviews. Findings suggest that the complexity of an organization’s product portfolio and its design maturity significantly influence the services offered by design systems.
Overall presentation quality (Grade: 1)
This thesis used a clear structure that was easy to follow. The reader is guided from surface-level general information to in depth and practical research.
Degree of innovation (Grade: 1)
By conducting their own research the author proved a high grade of innovation. All findings and
Independence (Grade: 1)
The author showed their independence clearly by referencing literature but also working together with the ABB CommonUX Team. By conducting clearly structured interviews and making
Organization and structure (2)
In general the thesis was clearly structured. The page numbers were not noted in the table of contents. Especially for people that want to browse the thesis (like me) this was unfortunate. Having the table of figures and images at the start of the thesis irritated me.
Communication (1)
The author used professional language, simple and effective structure, tables and figures when appropriate.
Scope (Grade 1)
The work ranges over 150 pages. This is suitable when considering the spaced out formatting of the thesis. All research questions are answered in depth throughout the thesis and summarized accurately in the summary.
Accuracy and attention to detail (Grade: 2)
Tables and figures are labeled consistently. Unfortunately there are some page numbers missing.
Literature (Grade: 1)
The choses literature offers a broad spectrum from print to online media both very recent (from the time the thesis was published) to classic renowned relevant works from the start of service design.
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