“Does the use of design systems and interaction design patterns stifle creativity in interaction design? ”is an interesting question. My take on this question is that design systems are the cornerstone of creativity. First of all, a design system provides a unified set of visual language and interaction norms, so that designers can focus more on solving user problems rather than obsessing over every detail. This is like a painter with a color palette and brushes to create more freely. Second, the design system can greatly improve the design efficiency, so that designers can iterate and validate design solutions more quickly. This provides designers with more time to explore new ideas. Third, interaction design patterns are proven solutions that can help designers build high-quality interactions quickly. Finally, interaction design patterns can inspire designers to stand on the shoulders of giants and create better designs.

Overall, design systems and interaction design patterns should be viewed as a tool, not a constraint. Designers should choose and utilize them flexibly according to specific design needs. And add their own personalized elements to the design systems and interaction design patterns.