Firstly, I believe it might limit creativity. Overreliance on design systems and interaction patterns can lead to homogenization of design solutions. For instance, many third-party companies undertake commissions to develop a system or visualize data, but they merely use pre-existing templates for the design. This results in designs that are identical to those templates without innovation. I understand that this approach saves costs, but continuously maintaining this method could lead to a lack of creativity. Additionally, adhering to design systems and patterns may restrict designers when customizing for the needs of specific groups, serving the majority while forgetting that the software is meant to serve special groups. In general, these tools should assist designers in their tasks, not for plagiarism. Like with AI now, it’s a powerful tool, but overdependence on this tool can lead to a lack of critical thinking ability.
