How do you handle contributions and changes?

Best practices

1. Criteria for accepting new components or changes

2. Develop a structured process for contributions

3. Have regular meetings

4. Cross-functional collaboration + regular reviews

5. History log

6. Version control

7. Have documentation

8. Share changes and updates across the org

Example

Nord Health uses a hybrid approach where a central design system team oversees the overall direction, but product teams can propose new features

The process typically involves:

1. Contribution proposal

2. Kick-off meeting

3. Design change review

4. Publishing changes

This model balances centralized governance with community input, allowing for flexibility while maintaining consistency.

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