In 2013, web designer Brad Frost introduced Atomic Design, a mental model and structural methodology for crafting scalable design systems inspired by natural chemistry.
In the physical world, all matter is composed of atoms that bond together into molecules, which combine into complex organisms. Similarly, digital user interfaces are constructed from a hierarchical taxonomy of modular components:
Atomic Design bridges the gap between abstract design tokens and concrete production applications, establishing a shared language for designers and software engineers.
Level 4 · Principles of Design