> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://prakhars-organization-1.gitbook.io/prism-design-system/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://prakhars-organization-1.gitbook.io/prism-design-system/get-started/why-prism.md).

# Why Prism?

**Access Figma file -** [**https://www.figma.com/file/Rjy0zq96D7QMbBjswuXgs5/Prism?type=design\&node-id=407-1247\&mode=design**](https://www.figma.com/file/Rjy0zq96D7QMbBjswuXgs5/Prism?type=design\&node-id=407-1247\&mode=design)

Prism design system offers everything I thought missing from the various current design ecosystem. It offers-

1. Consistency while leveraging new Figma features and technologies
2. Methodology and cookbook for future expansion
3. Minimal and timeless design style
4. Customizability on the atomic level

### Core Idea behind Prism

The core idea of Prism took place when my department alum; **Shayak Sen**, who also happens to be Head of Design of Myntra came to my institute to take a lecture on "**Algorithmic breakdown of Product Design".**

<figure><img src="/files/p1eRxWxBOzCu1l9hn9fj" alt=""><figcaption><p>Shayak Sen's lecture on Algorithmic Design</p></figcaption></figure>

Few slides deep into the presentation he started to explain how design system and user behavior can be algorithmically broken into small rules and layers.

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This begs the question, i.e., Is there any design system that systematically explains these rules in a design system?

After having a brief chat with Shayak, he explained that there is no design system to explain this methodology and I should try to build such a design system to explain these fundamental rules

### Why not ready made systems?

Perfecting a design system is a never ending process. As a result, this forces designers to ask questions and figure out the rationale behind each design decisions made.

This is in stark contrast to the general workflow of mindlessly using a over-the-top design systems regardless of the fact whether it fits the context of the project or not.

### Personal Identity

***A well thought out design system reflects personal taste at individual level and robust consistency at enterprise level; while providing smooth experience at user level***

This is not to say that a personal design always fits the vibe of the project., it requires serious considerations and meticulous to-and-fro but that's the fun of having your own design system. It is easily customizable to the last details.