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John Irwin Design

BLOCKADE LABS DESIGN SYSTEM

Foundation for the Future

To keep up with a fast-moving product roadmap, we needed more than just consistency—we needed speed without sacrificing quality. The design system I led was built to do just that. It unified workflows across multiple products and over 750 screens, cutting down friction between teams and making it easier to launch new features. With input from stakeholders across design, engineering, and product, the system was built to scale—flexible enough for current needs and sturdy enough for whatever came next.

Client

Blockade Labs

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Improved Efficiency and Consistency

By centralizing reusable components and design patterns, the system cut down redundant work and made it easier to keep things consistent—visually and functionally—across every product touchpoint. It also helped reduce design debt, so teams could focus more on innovation and less on rework.

Scalable and Future-Proof Framework

The system wasn’t just built for the moment—it was built with growth in mind. Its modular structure allowed for quick integration of new features and products, making it easier to adapt as the company scaled. That forward-thinking setup also meant lower technical debt and faster pivots when business needs changed.

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