details
year: 2019
platform: android
role: design system manager, lead designer
platform: android
role: design system manager, lead designer
Following the success of PGi’s web, desktop, and iOS design systems, I led the creation of PGi’s first Android design system. This initiative aimed to establish a unified design language, ensuring consistency across PGi’s Android applications while maintaining the flexibility and adaptability inherent to the Android ecosystem.
objective
With a stable web, desktop, and iOS design system in place, the next priority was to create a dedicated Android design system that provided visual and functional consistency across PGi’s mobile products while respecting Android’s platform-specific guidelines and user expectations.
approach & methodology
android-native approach
Ensured the design system aligned with Google’s Material Design guidelines, leveraging Android’s unique design patterns while integrating PGi’s brand identity where appropriate.
cross-team collaboration
Worked with design leads and product teams to understand the specific needs, constraints, and use cases of PGi’s Android applications.
component standardization
Created a robust library of Android components that balanced flexibility with consistency, making it easier for developers to build, maintain, and scale Android apps efficiently.
scalability & future-proofing
Unlike iOS, where updates are tightly controlled by Apple, Android supports a wide range of devices and OS versions. The system was designed to adapt across various screen sizes, resolutions, and OEM customizations while remaining maintainable as Material Design evolved.
governance & iteration
Established clear guidelines and governance processes to ensure proper component usage, while allowing for iterations based on real-world product needs.
tools used
Sketch, Zeplin, Notion
impact & results
• Created PGi’s first Android design system, ensuring design consistency across all Android applications while respecting platform-specific behaviors.
• Accelerated product development by providing predefined, reusable components, reducing design and development time.
• Improved cross-platform consistency, ensuring that PGi’s mobile apps felt cohesive, whether on iOS or Android.
• Built a system that could adapt to evolving Material Design updates, reducing design debt and maintenance overhead.
This project established a scalable and platform-native design system for Android, allowing PGi to deliver high-quality mobile experiences faster and more efficiently.
