Rivac LabsUX Architect
Design systems die at the handoff point when developers can't implement what designers drew without guessing at spacing, naming, and structure. This service builds the actual CSS architecture and implementation layer — token structures, naming conventions, layout primitives — that lets engineers build what was designed without reinterpreting it. It's for teams where design and engineering are visibly out of sync: components drift from spec, every developer names things differently, and every new feature quietly reinvents layout logic. You get a technical foundation both sides can build on, not another static style guide nobody references.
How We’d Approach This
A clear, staged plan — not a black box
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Diagnose the gap between what designers hand off and what actually ships in code
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Architect a CSS/token structure and naming convention, piloted on one real module with the dev team
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Review the pilot implementation against design intent and adjust the architecture before it scales
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Build out the full system, document conventions, and launch it as the shared foundation for future work
What You Get
Deliverables from this engagement
- CSS/design-token architecture and naming conventions
- Component implementation guide for developers
- Accessibility-checked base styles and layout primitives
- Working starter kit or repo demonstrating the architecture
- Documentation bridging design intent to code structure
Six Ways We Could Architect This
Different engagement, different build — pick the shape that fits
There’s more than one way to deliver on this service. Browse a few of the ways we’d structure the work, depending on your speed, budget, and integration needs.
Ready to get started?
Tell us what you’re trying to get done and we’ll help you find the highest-leverage place to start — scoped small enough to prove itself before you commit to anything bigger.
Talk to us about UX ArchitectMost engagements like this start as a $500–$2,500 pilot — see full pricing.