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Small By Design: The Strength of Lean Design-system Teams
Small design-system teams of 2-5 people are the norm across all company sizes and can operate more effectively than larger teams when this is a strategic choice. These lean teams move faster because they have shared context, fewer bottlenecks, and can make decisions quickly without formal handoffs or extensive coordination. The small size enables better collaboration through blurred roles, forces strategic prioritization, and allows teams to scale their impact through contribution models rather than headcount.
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