Beacon is a multi-brand design system that I had the opportunity to lead while working at Gamesys (now Bally's). During the Proof of Concept (POC) phase, I was hands-on in the design process, and then I built and led the team responsible for bringing this innovative project to life.
Over the course of a year, our team of four experts, including one designer, two developers, a product owner, and myself as the design manager, developed and fine-tuned every aspect of the project. We worked tirelessly to create a unique design system that connects Figma designs to code snippets in Storybook through design tokens, streamlining the product development process and improving collaboration between designers and developers.
As the project progressed, I coached the entire design team on how to adapt the system to our needs, build a governance model, plan for onboarding, and develop strategies for roll-out. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Beacon team, we successfully built the only true design system in the industry, which has helped Gamesys designers and developers work faster and more efficiently.
The Beacon project was a significant accomplishment in my career as a designer and design manager. It was an honor to work with such a talented team, and I am proud of the innovative design solution we developed that will continue to drive innovation and improve the quality of products at Gamesys (now Bally's) for years to come.