Personal Research

A working library of research, models, and practical guidance for building design systems that are legible to both people and AI agents.

Research collections

AI-ready design systems

Research into how mature design systems express intent, semantics, constraints, relationships, and implementation guidance clearly enough for AI agents to use them well.

Interface density

Cross-system research into density models, tokens, practitioner evidence, and the tradeoffs behind compact and spacious interfaces.

Design-system operating model

A working snapshot of governance, component lifecycle, contribution, documentation, naming, accessibility, and review practices for a personal design system.

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Research notes evolve as evidence and decisions develop.