In Pursuit of the Common Good; An Evaluation of Contemporary Digital Design Systems Through the Concept of Originality
Abstract
Digital interfaces have become a key component of everyday practices. Mobile applications, web platforms, and interactive services play a central role in shaping user experience. In recent years, increasing demands for speed, scalability, and consistency in the digital product ecosystem have led to the widespread use of design systems and modular interface components. While these systems facilitate production, they have also produced similar visual interaction patterns globally, raising concerns about originality and designer subjectivity. This article examines the homogenization tendency associated with the spread of digital design systems through the concept of originality. It critically evaluates the efficiency and consistency oriented structure of these systems and discusses the tension between standardization and creative diversity in interface design. Based on literature and current practices, the study suggests that originality is not limited to creating new interface elements but can be sustained through an experiential perspective. The study argues that interface design should be considered not only through visual components but also through user experience, organizational values, and shared design thinking. It concludes that the role of designers will increasingly shift toward building relationships between systems and shaping holistic user experiences.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Fine Arts
Journal Section
Review
Authors
Ziyacan Bayar
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0000-0002-0221-1499
Türkiye
Early Pub Date
August 7, 2026
Publication Date
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Submission Date
April 14, 2026
Acceptance Date
July 31, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication