Luma
Quick Reference Guide
You've conceived an idea; now, write its rule book. A Quick Reference Guide keeps your design consistent from start to finish. Clarity is key. This guide puts style, form, and conventions in one place. It's easy to grasp but thorough enough for various people. I've seen these guides prevent countless design misunderstandings over the years.
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
3-5
Category
Luma
Difficulty
Easy
Summarize the design rationale.
- A quick reference guide that documents key information.
- An accessible summary for users.
- Improved information access.
Design intent fades over time. Documentation prevents misunderstandings. Aim for a 2-4 page guide covering 90% of use cases. Show bad implementations with screenshots. People remember failures. Update the guide with every design change and schedule quarterly reviews. The designer should draft it; someone else should edit it. Figma, Notion, Confluence, Storybook, and PDFs are good format options.
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