Purpose
To capture detailed specifications of a UI component including structure, behavior, and variants, ensuring consistency across design and development.
Table – Component Documentation Template
| Field | Description | Sample Entry |
| Component Name | Functional, structured name of the component | Button/Primary/Large |
| Purpose | Why this component exists, what problem it solves | “Primary action button used for key CTAs” |
| Category | UI system grouping | Buttons → Actions |
| Variants | Types/styles available | Primary, Secondary, Tertiary |
| States | Interaction states | Default, Hover, Active, Disabled, Error |
| Properties | Customization parameters | Size: Small/Medium/Large Icon: Left/Right/None |
| Tokens Applied | Which tokens are used | Color-Primary, Radius-Small, Font-Button-Text |
| Usage Guidelines | Do’s & Don’ts of usage | Do: Use one Primary per screen Don’t: Stack multiple CTAs |
| Dependencies | Linked patterns/components | Relies on spacing tokens + grid system |
| Example Screens | Where this component is applied | Landing Page Hero CTA, Dashboard Actions |
| Notes & Annotations | Additional instructions for dev/QA | “Hover state must meet WCAG AA contrast” |
Usage Notes
- Each component must have a completed documentation sheet before being added to shared libraries.
- Store all component docs in the Design System → Component Docs folder.
- Updates must be logged in Component Review Log (EPIC 10.8).
Outcome: Every component is self-explanatory and traceable, reducing confusion across design, dev, and QA teams.