I collaborated with the lead developer on the team to propose a solution for the cross-team workflow. The proposal included the following:
- Integrate Web Design Process Automation to streamline the design workflow and reduce the chances of human error.
- Utilize Figma Tokens to establish a consistent design language and maintain design specifications across the teams.
- Implement Storybook and Amazon Style Dictionary to create reusable, modular UI components that can be easily shared and updated.
- Transition from the Waterfall methodology to Agile, promoting cross-team collaboration, iterative development, and rapid product improvement.
The adoption of Web Design Process Automation, Figma Tokens, and Storybook Components effectively reduced new product development costs and increased speed to market by around 80% (from a projected 45%). By minimizing human error, ensuring consistency, and eliminating redundancy, product quality is significantly improved. The enhanced collaboration between content, creative, development, and ITQE teams fosters a more efficient development process, ultimately leading to better product outcomes and happier teams.
