Different teams design the same thing differently
Components have evolved independently, creating inconsistency across products.
Design System Review
Independent review of your design system to improve consistency, scalability, accessibility and collaboration across design and development.
Fixed Price
£3,495 + VATor PAYG
Designed for
- One design system
- Components, patterns and documentation
- Design and development workflows
- Accessibility and consistency review
- Two-week engagement
Need something different? Larger or more complex projects are usually better suited to a bespoke engagement.
How do I know if my project is the right fit? ↓What a design system review actually is
Consistency creates speed.
A Design System Review is an independent assessment of the shared standards, governance and collaboration practices that support your digital products.
Rather than reviewing a single interface, the focus is on how well the system helps product teams work consistently at scale. Patterns, documentation, accessibility, governance and design-development workflows are reviewed to identify opportunities for improvement before inconsistency becomes embedded across multiple products.
The objective is to help your team create a design system that’s easier to use, easier to maintain and capable of supporting future growth.
Common problems
The design system has become difficult to maintain
Patterns have grown over time without clear ownership or governance.
Designers and developers work differently
The gap between design and implementation is creating unnecessary rework.
You’re preparing to scale the product
Strengthen the foundations before introducing new features, products or teams.
Why work with me
Consistency creates speed.
A design system isn’t just a library of components.
It’s a shared language that helps designers, developers and product teams work more consistently together.
My reviews focus on more than visual consistency. I look at how well the system supports real product teams, whether components are being used effectively and where improvements will strengthen collaboration, accessibility and long-term scalability.
The result is a design system that’s easier to adopt, easier to maintain and better equipped to support future delivery.
Is this right for you?
- 01
Teams are scaling quickly
You’re expanding your team and need greater consistency across products.
- 02
Products are drifting apart
Different products have started to diverge over time.
- 03
Designers and developers work differently
You want designers and developers working from the same design language.
- 04
The system is getting harder to govern
Strengthen your design system before it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.
What you’ll receive
Kick-off session
Understand your products, design system and current challenges.
Design system review
Independent assessment of components, patterns, documentation and governance.
Prioritised recommendations
Practical improvements ranked by impact and implementation effort.
Accessibility observations
Identify opportunities to improve consistency and accessibility across the system.
Playback session
Collaborative walkthrough of the findings with your team.
Written summary
A concise document supporting future improvements and roadmap planning.
What’s not included
- Creating a new design system
- Component production
- Figma library creation
- Front-end implementation
- Development support
Example deliverables
01
Design System Review report
A structured review of your existing design system.
02
Prioritised recommendations
Clear actions explaining what should change and why.
03
Executive summary
A concise overview for stakeholders.
04
Prioritised action plan
A prioritised list of improvements ready for roadmap planning.
Typical timeline
Week 1
Kick-off and review
Review the existing design system, products and supporting documentation.
Week 2
Playback and recommendations
Present findings, discuss priorities and agree next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of design systems is this designed for?
Every Design System Review focuses on a single design system, helping improve consistency, scalability and collaboration across design and development teams. Typical examples include: • A growing SaaS design system. • An existing Figma component library. • A product team preparing to scale. • A design system with inconsistent components. • An accessibility and consistency review before wider adoption. Larger or more complex projects are usually better suited to a bespoke engagement.
What is a Design System Review?
A Design System Review evaluates how effectively your design system supports consistency, collaboration and long-term product development. The review focuses on improving the existing system rather than creating a new one.
Do I need a mature design system first?
No. The review is valuable whether your design system is well established or still evolving.
Is this just a review of our Figma library?
No. The review considers components, documentation, governance, accessibility and how consistently the system is used across design and development teams.
Where are you based?
I’m based in Manchester, UK and work with organisations across the UK, Europe and internationally. Most projects are delivered remotely, although I’m happy to travel for workshops, stakeholder sessions and key project milestones where required.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. Most projects are delivered remotely using Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Zoom. Working remotely allows me to support organisations across the UK and internationally while remaining flexible and cost-effective.
Will I work directly with you?
Yes. Every project is delivered by me. If additional specialist support is ever needed, I’ll discuss it with you first, but you’ll always work directly with me throughout the project.
Can you work alongside our existing team?
Absolutely. Many clients already have designers, researchers, developers or product managers in place. I can provide additional capacity, independent advice or senior support without disrupting the way your team already works.
Do you only work with large organisations?
No. I’ve worked with startups, SMEs, agencies, charities, public sector organisations and global enterprises. Every engagement is tailored to the size, complexity and goals of the organisation.
What if my project doesn’t fit one of your fixed engagements?
The fixed engagements are designed around the most common types of engagement. If your project requires something different, I’ll create a bespoke proposal based on your goals, timescales and scope.
How quickly can you start?
Availability varies throughout the year, but many fixed engagements can begin within one to two weeks. If you have an urgent requirement, let me know and I’ll always do my best to accommodate it.
Do you sign NDAs and work with confidential information?
Yes. Much of my work has involved commercially sensitive products, government services and confidential research. I’m happy to sign NDAs and regularly work with organisations where confidentiality is essential.
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I had a fantastic experience working with Andy. One of his most impressive achievements during our time at NHS HEE was masterminding a deeply complex information architecture for a new platform that brought together a large number of legacy websites.
Will Parkhouse
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If you’re looking to strengthen consistency, improve collaboration and prepare your design system for future growth, let’s discuss whether a Design System Review is the right place to start.