The Pace Layers framework divides the design system into layers with different rates of change, helping designers understand the evolution of each layer over time. In interaction design, rapidly changing UI styles and interaction trends determine short-term updates, while slower changing user behavior, culture, and technological infrastructure affect long-term stability. Designers need to find a balance between responding to trends and maintaining consistency, such as updating interfaces without compromising underlying technology and user experience.


Through Pace Layers, designers clarify the roles of each layer: fast layers are suitable for continuous optimization, medium layers need to consider compatibility, and slow layers lay the foundation for design. By using this framework, designers can effectively respond to changes, develop innovative and sustainable design strategies, balance short-term innovation with long-term stability, and enhance user experience.