F0 represents a transformative reboot of the visual language for the Factorial platform. Its core mission is to enhance consistency and coherence across Factorial's user interface, while ensuring a quick, efficient, and delightful user and developer experience.

Why F0?

As Factorial has evolved, it has expanded into a complex suite of features and functionalities, resulting in a fragmented user experience. Various sections of the platform display inconsistent visual styles and interactions.

This fragmentation complicates maintenance and scalability of both our user experience and codebase. We often find ourselves dedicating excessive time to reinventing the wheel and resolving bugs and inconsistencies instead of enhancing our product, and our users are left with a confusing, disjointed experience.

Why Reboot Our Design System?

Our existing design system, known as "Gamma," was established on informal constraints that have not withstood the test of time. Despite adding new components and styles, the underlying foundations have weakened to the point they have mostly become useless.

After thorough evaluation, we've decided that a fresh start is essential. We need to distinctly separate our old design rules from the new, establishing a foundation that supports future growth.

Here are several benefits of rebooting our design system:

• Clear Vision: A design system thrives on constraints. Previously, as we added components and styles without a clear direction, complexity grew, leading to a system that was difficult to use effectively.
• Fully Responsive: We aim to provide abstractions that facilitate the creation of responsive interfaces across all devices, complementing our mobile application and ensuring consistency.
• Usability for External Developers: With well-documented and easy-to-use components, external developers can potentially seamlessly integrate with our look and feel and build upon the Factorial ecosystem.
• Accessibility: Ensuring that our platform is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities, is a priority. This means focusing on the accessibility of our components.
• Robustness: Our goal is to make every interaction with F0 exceptional. This includes comprehensive testing of components to maintain consistency and coherence.

Principles

• Consistency: With Factorial's vast features, a consistent visual language is key to helping users navigate and leverage their experiences across the platform.
• Efficiency: Designed for efficiency, F0 aids users in completing tasks swiftly and seamlessly.
• Enjoyability: We aim for users to enjoy their interaction with Factorial. A visually appealing and coherent experience is central to F0.

Technical Choices

F0 is crafted using leading technologies:

• React: This design system is built on React, the leading JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
• TypeScript: Utilized for robust, maintainable code and enhanced developer experience with amazing developer tooling.
• Tailwind: Our choice for a utility-first CSS framework, promoting quick, consistent UI development.
• Shadcn and Radix for a powerful and accessible baseline for our components.

How to Use F0?

To integrate F0, install it as a dependency:

$ pnpm install @factorialco/f0-react

Import its styles in your application (typically in main.tsx or similar):

import "@factorialco/f0-react/dist/styles.css"

You can then utilize any of its components:

import { Button } from "@factorialco/f0-react"