The Challenge
At Ambry Genetics, four core systems were designed and built independently by separate design and development teams, resulting in inconsistent patterns, interactions, and user experiences across the platform ecosystem.
A comprehensive genetic health assessment platform that streamlined complex medical questionnaires and improved completion rates for Ambry Genetics.
At Ambry Genetics, four core systems were designed and built independently by separate design and development teams, resulting in inconsistent patterns, interactions, and user experiences across the platform ecosystem.
To address this, my team reverse-engineered an overarching design system that could sit above the existing tools, identifying shared components, behaviors, and accessibility standards. This approach allowed the system to be incrementally implemented across all four products, improving consistency and usability without disrupting ongoing development.
The introduction of the new design system significantly improved collaboration between design, engineering, and product teams by providing a shared, consistent framework for building and evaluating features. With standardized components, patterns, and documentation, teams were able to align more quickly, reduce rework, and move from concept to delivery at a faster pace. This consistency improved overall product quality while enabling teams to work more efficiently and with greater confidence.