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What is design system governance in large UX teams?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Design system governance is the process of managing rules, contributions, and updates to a design system.
Deep explanation
It ensures that components, patterns, and guidelines remain consistent across teams. Governance defines who can contribute, how changes are reviewed, versioned, and documented. It is critical for enterprise-scale UX consistency.
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