Scaling a design system for AWS service teams.

Synthesis was a new design system I created to help unify the experiences of AWS service teams building outside of the console. Born from my work on Amazon Bedrock Studio, I grew the system to support other teams. Eventually becoming a full system with a dedicated team of designers and engineers.

Client

AWS

IndustryCloud Computing
Timeline

Jan. 2024 – Aug. 2024

Services
Design SystemComponent DesignPattern LibraryGovernance
Synthesis Whiteboard Sketch 1
Synthesis Whiteboard Sketch 2
Synthesis Component Preview 1
Synthesis UI Shell Example
Synthesis Components Showcase - Preview 2
Visualizing Fragmented vs. Unified AWS Experiences - Whiteboard 3
Synthesis Design Pattern Example - Background Texture 1
Synthesis Service-Specific Color Palette Inspiration - Background Texture 4
Synthesis Background System Layers Example - Empty State Slot
Synthesis UI Shell with Design Tokens Applied - Sidepanel
Illustrating Synthesis Core and PALs Structure - Empty State Stars
Synthesis Communication Cadence Visual - UI Shell Slot