mini-course
Bring structure
to your Design System
A 3-day mini-course to audit your Design System, identify weak spots, and finally make it work with the workbook to guide every step right in your inbox
Created by Ilya Greben
Founder of Design Systems Surf
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Course breakdown
Each lesson gives you a new lens to help you audit your Design System, spot weak points, and finally get real alignment
Lesson 1
Is it a Design System?
What makes a system real and what’s just a collection of files. A simple lens to evaluate what you actually have
Spot the difference between a kits and system
Run a quick audit with 15 key questions
Get a clear snapshot of your current setup
Workbook
Sanity Checklist
Focus time
System review
2 hours
Lesson 2
Where does it break?
How to spot the weak points: from inconsistent components to missing ownership
Uncover why systems fall apart in real use
Map out process-level weak spots
See how structure breaks down across roles
Workbook
Weak Spot Map
Focus time
Process deep dive
2–3 hours
Lesson 3
Here’s what you’re missing
The invisible gaps that make systems fragile. What to focus on next to move from “almost” to actually working
Learn the 5 building blocks every system needs
Assess maturity, not just volume
Define your next small but impactful step
Workbook
Maturity Map
Focus time
Full system audit
3 hours
Who it’s for
This isn’t just for teams already deep in Design Systems or beginners. It’s for anyone who needs clarity
Designers
Spot weak points missing logic, gaps in docs, or disconnects with code. Get clarity on what works and what needs alignment
Managers
Quickly assess system health without opening Figma. Align the team on what exists, what’s missing, and what to prioritize next
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