Shelby Corbella | Design Systems

Hey, I'm Shelby

I build design systems that stick, scale, and shine.

My work

About me

Composability

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Documentation

Composability

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Case study

Documentation

UX Patterns

Confirmation moments

Case study

Documentation

DESIGN SYSTEMS

Excalibur Design Systems

Case study

Product Design

Gladly on Instagram

Case study

Help docs

My favorite tools

Figma

Components, token management, and analytics.

JIRA

Collaboration and project management.

ChatGPT

UX writing, brainstorm and code reviews.

Zeroheight

Documentation and guidelines.

Vercel

Prototyping and coding.

Google Forms

Sentiment surveys and metrics.

Skills

Composability

Design composable components for flexible and predictable UI construction.

Composability

Design composable components for flexible and predictable UI construction.

Accessibility

Embed accessibility into the core system, ensuring components meet WCAG standards.

Coding

Leveraging AI, I create components and plug-ins to enhance collaboration.

To make outstanding UX work, it still needs polished visual design in which I excel as well.

Coding

Leveraging AI, I create components and plug-ins to enhance collaboration.

User-testing

I conduct user interviews, and follow user data to find out what works and what does not.

User-testing

I conduct user interviews, and follow user data to find out what works and what does not.

Prototyping

I build prototypes through AI to quickly gather more feedback about products.

I conduct workshops to come up with new ideas and to promote cross-functional ideation.

Prototyping

I build prototypes through AI to quickly gather more feedback about products.

Token management

Architect and govern design tokens for robust theming and cross-platform consistency.

Token management

Architect and govern design tokens for robust theming and cross-platform consistency.

Writing

Sometimes, I write about my projects,
process, and point of views.

Feb 9, 2025

Trust falls in UX: building confidence with Confirmation Moments

Feb 9, 2025

Trust falls in UX: building confidence with Confirmation Moments

Feb 9, 2025

Trust falls in UX: building confidence with Confirmation Moments

More coming soon...

Mentoring

I help folks land top tech design roles.
Ready for your success story?

With Shelby’s deep knowledge and honest coaching, I elevated my work approach. I needed help strategizing a design system for my start-up, and over a year, her mentorship covered everything from mapping to stakeholder management. I have a lean but effective system that maintains standards without getting bogged down, letting me focus much more on UX decisions while my team confidently uses the system.
Mo
Thanks to her design systems background, Shelby offered unique insight into high-level problems designers face, which was valuable knowledge for someone looking to break into the field.
Alex
"I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance provided by Shelby! Her mentorship was instrumental in boosting my confidence and honing my skills, which ultimately led to securing my new job. Shelby consistently offered insightful advice and unwavering encouragement, making a significant difference in my professional journey. I couldn’t have achieved this milestone without her invaluable support. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking mentorship and career growth."
- Alejandra
Shelby has been an exceptional source of inspiration and guidance in my life. I can't thank her enough for the transformative impact she's had on my personal and professional journey. Shelby's wisdom, dedication, and willingness to share her knowledge have been a game-changer. Her mentorship has been a priceless gift, and I feel truly fortunate to have had her as my mentor.
Teresa
Shelby is a great mentor! She is thoughtful in her feedback with a positive and engaging communication style. I highly recommend her.
- Felice

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I'm Shelby

Forget design debt. I forge order from chaos. With a decade balancing deep product empathy and rigorous systems thinking, I build design systems that accelerate teams and elevate user experience. My core mission: building a fairer digital world through inherently accessible and localized systems. I love the collaborative challenge of assembling powerful, intricate solutions (less Lego, more Zoids-level). Need a stellar designer to transform your design ecosystem? Let's talk.

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My meticulous focus ensures consistency and quality, scaled across millions of users for:

How I operate

I unravel complex problems by finding patterns, diagnosing root causes, and collaborating to discover unexpected solutions. Bring me your tangled problems; let's unravel them and find unexpected solutions.

Receiving feedback

Let's make design better, together. I value open discussion and feedback over review bottlenecks. Ask me anything; your perspective is necessary for continuous improvement.

My struggles

Unfairness and unclear expectations. I believe realistic expectations and equitable processes are fundamental for teams to truly innovate and deliver exceptional results. Spelling is my worst enemy sometimes too.