Process for proposing new components and patterns to the design system
Structured process for proposing new design system components
Validate the need and explore existing solutions
Submit formal proposal for community review
Collaborative design refinement process
Development and testing phase
Launch and monitor component usage
Required sections for component proposal RFC
# RFC: [Component Name]
## Summary
Brief description of the proposed component and its purpose.
## Motivation
- What user need does this address?
- Why is this component necessary?
- What problems does it solve?
## Detailed Design
### Visual Design
- Mockups and visual specifications
- Interaction states (default, hover, active, disabled)
- Responsive behavior
- Dark mode considerations
### API Design
```tsx
interface ComponentProps {
// Define the component API
variant?: 'primary' | 'secondary'
size?: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg'
disabled?: boolean
children: React.ReactNode
onClick?: () => void
}
```
### Accessibility
- Keyboard navigation support
- Screen reader compatibility
- WCAG compliance level
- Focus management
### Usage Examples
```tsx
// Basic usage
<NewComponent>Content</NewComponent>
// With props
<NewComponent variant="primary" size="lg">
Action Button
</NewComponent>
```
## Implementation Plan
- Development timeline
- Testing strategy
- Documentation requirements
- Migration considerations
## Alternatives Considered
- Other design approaches evaluated
- Why this solution is preferred
## Open Questions
- Unresolved design decisions
- Areas needing community inputHow component proposals are evaluated for inclusion
Aligns with existing design language
Meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Intuitive and user-friendly
Adaptable to various contexts
Expected usage across products
Long-term support requirements
Development complexity and timeline
Supports product roadmap goals
Scoring framework for component proposal evaluation
| Criteria | Weight | Score (1-5) | Weighted Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Need & Demand | 25% | 4 | 1.0 |
| Design Quality | 20% | 5 | 1.0 |
| Accessibility Compliance | 20% | 4 | 0.8 |
| Implementation Complexity | 15% | 3 | 0.45 |
| Maintenance Burden | 10% | 4 | 0.4 |
| Strategic Value | 10% | 5 | 0.5 |
| Total Score | 100% | - | 4.15/5 |
Examples of successfully proposed and implemented components
Multi-step form navigation
Status indicators for UI elements
Complex data display component
Tips for creating successful component proposals