System Alignment & Extension
I cataloged existing modules from the internal web design system (cards, banners, grids). I mapped which of these could be reused directly and where I needed to build new ones.
New components (for example, a secondary navigation bar for microsites) were built to follow the system’s spacing, typography, and token logic. In Figma, I used variants and properties so the components could flex for different page types but still respect the design system’s rules.
Wireframes & Low-Fidelity Prototypes
I sketched layouts and built low-fidelity prototypes to explore information hierarchy, navigation behavior, and page templates (story, category, microsite). These were shared early for feedback from stakeholders and internal users.