What should I expect from a design system consultant?

A design system consultant helps create reusable components, design tokens, and guidelines ensuring visual and functional consistency. They audit existing designs, create component libraries, establish design tokens (colors, typography, spacing), document usage guidelines, and ensure accessibility standards. They work with both designers and developers to create systems that are practical and maintainable. A good consultant balances consistency with flexibility, creating systems that scale. They typically deliver component libraries, design documentation, and implementation guidelines. Design systems improve development speed, ensure consistency, and make maintenance easier. Many consultants also provide training and ongoing support.