Style Guide
A Style Guide is a document that sets rules for how a website or brand should look and feel. Think of it as a recipe book that tells designers and developers exactly what colors, fonts, buttons, and other visual elements to use to keep everything consistent. Some companies call it a "Design System" or "Brand Guidelines." It's like having a rulebook that ensures whether someone is working on the company website, mobile app, or marketing materials, everything matches and looks like it belongs to the same family.
Examples in Resumes
Created and maintained Style Guide for company's digital presence across 5 platforms
Developed comprehensive Style Guide and Design System that improved design consistency by 80%
Led team in implementing new Brand Style Guide for website redesign project
Typical job title: "UI/UX Designers"
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Where to Find UI/UX Designers
Online Communities
Professional Networks
Learning Resources
Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How do you ensure a style guide remains useful and maintained over time?
Expected Answer: Should discuss strategies for documenting updates, training team members, getting buy-in from stakeholders, and creating processes for regular reviews and updates. Should mention tools and systems used to keep style guides accessible and current.
Q: How do you handle conflicts between brand guidelines and user experience needs?
Expected Answer: Should explain how to balance brand consistency with usability, give examples of finding compromises, and discuss how to present solutions to stakeholders while maintaining both brand integrity and user needs.
Mid Level Questions
Q: How do you structure a style guide for different team members (designers, developers, content writers)?
Expected Answer: Should explain how to organize information for different audiences, what details each team needs, and how to make the guide accessible and useful for various skill levels and roles.
Q: What elements do you consider essential in a style guide?
Expected Answer: Should mention core components like colors, typography, spacing rules, button styles, form elements, and explain why each is important for maintaining consistency.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What's the difference between a style guide and a design system?
Expected Answer: Should explain that a style guide focuses on visual elements and rules, while a design system is broader and includes interaction patterns, code components, and usage guidelines.
Q: How do you use a style guide in your daily work?
Expected Answer: Should describe practical applications like checking color codes, font sizes, spacing rules, and how they reference the guide while designing to maintain consistency.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Following existing style guides
- Basic design principles understanding
- Knowledge of color and typography
- Creating simple documentation
Mid (2-5 years)
- Creating comprehensive style guides
- Managing design systems
- Component documentation
- Collaboration with developers
Senior (5+ years)
- Leading style guide development
- Training teams on usage
- Creating scalable design systems
- Strategic brand implementation
Red Flags to Watch For
- No understanding of brand consistency
- Can't explain basic design principles
- No experience with design tools like Figma or Sketch
- Lack of attention to detail
- No experience working with developers
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