SAMSUNG KNOX
Design Systems
2025
Knox Design System
From design debt to governed scalability.
Timeline
Jan - Sep 2025
TEAM
Knox Cloud Services
ROLE
Systems thinking, Accessibility, Documentation, Governance
FOCUS
DesignOps & Governance
Overview
Architecting Consistency
Samsung Knox is not a single product; it is a sprawling ecosystem of B2B tools including Knox Manage, Knox E-FOTA, and Knox Asset Intelligence. I established the governance model that would ensure their consistent application across dozens of product teams. The goal was to move from a 'Library of Assets' to a 'System of Rules.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Codifying Component Logic
To stop the fragmentation, I moved beyond simple visual red-lines. I engineered Figma components with strict boolean properties (e.g., hasAlert, hasDivider) and semantic states. This forced developers to use the correct variants, making it impossible to ship inconsistent UI code.
COMPONENT API
OUTCOME
Zero-Friction Onboarding
I noticed new designers often defaulted to complex components where simple ones would suffice. To correct this, I introduced a 'When to use / When not to use' framework that links abstract components to live product examples.
For the Default Slider, I documented its exact location in Knox Configure: KC > Configure settings > Sound display > Default slider This context bridged the gap between the system and the product.
The new guidelines removed the need for manual mentorship sessions. New designers and developers could ship compliant UI on Day 1 by following the self-serve documentation.
DOCUMENTATION
Governance
Closing the loop with QA Audits
Governance is an active process. I led weekly QA audits to align Storybook code with Figma designs. By consolidating feedback from 'UX Weekly' critiques, I prioritized fixes for spacing and radius inconsistencies directly in Jira
Deep Dive: The Nested SelectList Challenge
Enterprise accessibility is non-negotiable. I audited our Focus Indicators to ensure keyboard-only navigation for IT admins. This research informed my design of the Nested SelectList—a complex component not supported by standard libraries. I engineered a solution for hierarchical data selection, documenting specific Up/Down arrow behaviors to satisfy WCAG/EAA compliance.
LOGIC FLOW
The nature of my work is confidential and cannot publicly be shared. Please email me if you'd like to chat and learn more!