Developing your own Pattern Libraries outlines an 8-step process to create a pattern library for an organization with multiple similar products: 1) identify common patterns, 2) research use cases and design patterns, 3) include variations of patterns across products, 4) document interactions, 5) include notes on flexibility and style, 6) keep patterns up-to-date, 7) ensure high-quality detailed patterns, and 8) continue growing the library for consistency and shorter design time.

1. Developing your own Pattern Libraries

2. Pattern libraries are the most beneficial when your organization has
a large range of products that use similar functionalities and features.

3. Here is a step-by-step approach to create your own pattern libraries:

4. 1. Identify features, functionalities, basically patterns that are repeatedly
used across the products. Examples include Sign In, Sign Up, Form
Designs, Notifications, Error Messages, Emails, Content Types etc.

5. 2. Research various use cases for each of these patterns, then
Design patterns and Document the behavior details for your
organization to uptake.

6. 3. For example, the Sign In page may have a few use cases across
your products. There could be instances with 2 fields for Sign In
and in some instances 3-4 fields. Likewise, there could be use
cases and variations of other design patterns across your product.

7. 4. Include behavior documentation such as hover, animations, on clicks,
keyboard actions etc. related to the patterns that can't be explained via
designs.

8. 5. Include notes about flexibility, use cases and the visual style of
these patterns. Add Contact details for any questions.

9. 6. Keep patterns updated & fresh since the Interaction Design
keeps evolving in this fast-paced technological world. Keeping
patterns up to date is more critical than adding new patterns.

10. 7. Each pattern design takes much more time than creating a
single design. So, ensure quality and detailing. Understand that
these patterns are to be up taken not only by other designers but
also by developers and project managers.

11. 8. Finally - Continue growing your pattern library. It is a long-
term investment eventually resulting in consistency and
shorter design time across your products.

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