My Experience as a Designer Working at Bit | by Amir Shalev | Feb, 2025
For a designer, this means I no longer have to rely solely on developers to see how my designs translate into code. I can review and interact with components directly, ensuring they match our design specifications and user expectations.
Traditional development can sometimes feel like an exclusive club where technical jargon creates a barrier, leaving non-technical stakeholders like me feeling a bit lost in translation.
At Bit, we name and organize components to align with business objectives. The component names directly correspond to those used in Figma, ensuring consistency between design and development. This means that when discussing features, we are all speaking the same language, eliminating confusion and misinterpretation.
For example, a component named ui/webhook-list in our system is the same as the one labeled in our design files. This alignment enables product managers, designers, and developers to collaborate more effectively without needing to translate technical terminology into business language.
One of my favorite Bit features is the visual dependency graph. This tool gives me a clear, interactive view of how components are connected. It illustrates:
- Each component’s dependencies and dependents.
- How changes to one component might impact the system.
- The overall structure of the application.
This transparency is invaluable for design decisions. When modifying a component, I can immediately see its impact across the system. It eliminates guesswork and ensures that changes are made with a full understanding of their ramifications.
