Our approach to building and nurturing Nova is reflected in our user-centric philosophy and demonstrated by our Governance & Interaction Model.
Governance & Interaction Model
Nova’s hybrid governance model, balancing centralised control by its core team with user contributions and feedback, illustrates the user-centric philosophy of our design system.
The Nova ecosystem’s life force flows between four bodies:
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The Nova core team establishes
standards, processes, and rules to maintain quality and consistency. -
The federated contributions enable
product teams, chapters, and guilds to influence the design system’s growth and evolution according to real-world needs. -
The Contribution Engine empowers
contributors with clear guidelines, direct interactions, co-creation, and a public roadmap. -
The interactive product lifecycle systematises
collaboration and transparency, normalising user requests, suggestions, contributions and feedback.
Nova’s DNA in 5 concepts
The fundamental principles described above guide the development and evolution of the Nova Design System, shaping how we work and deliver premium experiences to all users. This all translates into Nova’s deeply-embedded values:
Collaboration
We foster a culture of partnership between designers, developers, and stakeholders across Elia Group.
Efficiency
Nova streamlines workflows, reduces duplicated efforts, and accelerates the design-to-development process.
Consistency
We strive to create a unified design language and component library that ensures a cohesive user experience across all Elia Group's digital products.
Scalability
Nova is built with a technology-agnostic foundation to adapt to Elia Group's evolving technology landscape.
Transparency
Our public roadmap and clear communication ensure everyone understands Nova's direction and progress.
Empowerment
We aim to provide creators with the tools and resources they need to build exceptional digital experiences effectively.