Modernizing the design system
To reduce design debt and improve consistency, I led the full migration from our custom icon system to Untitled UI. As design manager, I staffed and managed a small team, ran three parallel work streams, and partnered closely with engineering to ensure fast, high-quality implementation.
Role
Design Manager
Team
Inbox redesign
Timeline
5 weeks
Keywords
Icons, Speed, Systems
Background
Problem
Our custom icon system was inconsistent, hard to maintain, and lacked clear guidelines resulting in visual misalignment and design debt. We needed a scalable, well-documented solution, which led to a full migration to Untitled UI icons.
Solution
We audited the existing icon library, defined usage guidelines, and fully migrated to Untitled UI’s icon set, bringing consistency, reducing maintenance overhead, and aligning our system with the latest inbox redesign styling.
Role
As design manager, I led the full icon system migration, hiring and managing contractors, coordinating an internal team, and running three parallel work streams. I handled cross-functional comms, QA, and partnered closely with engineering to ensure smooth implementation.
Designing for scale
