kickstartDS
kickstartDS is an open-source toolkit designed to streamline the development of Design Systems. It combines a low-code framework with a UI development toolkit and a comprehensive component library, facilitating the creation of web frontends that are consistent with brand guidelines and user expectations. Our CMS Starters let you connect kickstartDS to 11ty, Static CMS, Storyblok and Netlify Create, while benefiting from automatically integrated Netlify Core hosting. Using the provided Design System as a starting point to start creating in just a couple of minutes!
Integrations
- kickstartDS Starter for 11ty
- The kickstartDS Starter for 11ty instantly deploys a ready to use website for marketing or landing page use cases. It comes with a fully fledged Design System onboard, which is fully customizable to match your brand team’s needs.
- kickstartDS CMS Starter for Storyblok
- The kickstartDS CMS Starter for Storyblok instantly deploys a ready to use website for marketing or landing page use cases. It comes with a fully fledged Design System onboard, which is fully customizable to match your brand team’s needs.
- kickstartDS CMS Starter for Netlify Create
- The kickstartDS Netlify Create Starter instantly deploys a ready to use website for marketing or landing page use cases. It comes with a fully fledged Design System onboard, which is fully customizable to match your brand team’s needs.
- kickstartDS CMS Starter for Static CMS
- The kickstartDS CMS Starter for Static CMS instantly deploys a ready to use website for marketing or landing page use cases. It comes with a fully fledged Design System onboard, which is fully customizable to match your brand team’s needs.
Details
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About kickstartDS
kickstartDS is an open-source toolkit designed to streamline the development of Design Systems. It combines a low-code framework with a UI development toolkit and a comprehensive component library, facilitating the creation of web frontends that are consistent with brand guidelines and user expectations.
The project was initiated to address the challenges associated with Design Systems, such as high costs, maintenance difficulties, and complex setups. kickstartDS aims to make Design Systems more accessible, helping organizations to reduce redundant work and accelerate their digital projects' time-to-market.
One of the key features of kickstartDS is its provision of integrations and adapters for various use cases, enabling practical applications of the Design System in projects like marketing websites, blogs, and automated design workflows. This approach ensures that the Design System extends its value beyond theoretical discussions, directly impacting customer experiences by maintaining brand consistency and ensuring an accessible, seamless user interface across all digital touchpoints.
The inception of kickstartDS was driven by a desire to improve how teams collaborate on web frontend projects. Drawing on 20 years of experience in website and UI design, the creators of kickstartDS have developed a solution that leverages best practices and well-tested web components, guided by Atomic Design principles.
kickstartDS offers a framework that assists both developers and designers. It allows developers to bypass the repetitive tasks of setting up basic configurations, while enabling designers to concentrate on addressing complex UI challenges. The goal is to simplify the ownership and implementation of Design Systems, making it a feasible option for organizations seeking to enhance their digital presence without extensive development efforts.
Use Cases
Hosting: Immediate deployment and hosting on Netlify Core
All starters are pre-configured to be hosted on Netlify Core with all best practices baked in. They also come with a Netlify Deploy button integration, enabling stream-lined project setup in just a few minutes.
11ty: Dev-focussed workflow for small websites
11ty is an easy-to-use static site generator that prioritizes simplicity and speed, allowing you to build fast and efficient websites without a heavy build process. For small projects. Free to use. Open Source.
Static CMS: Git-hosted with dedicated WYSIWYG-editor UI
Static CMS combines the speed and security of static sites with the flexibility of a CMS, making content updates a breeze without sacrificing performance. For small projects. Free to use. Open Source.
Storyblok: Small to medium websites with a team
Storyblok is a headless CMS offering a unique Visual Editor for real-time, on-page content editing, enabling rapid and flexible content deployment. For medium to large projects. Free tier available.
Netlify Create: Complex setups with visual editing need
Netlify Create (formerly Stackbit) provides a unified platform that rapidly transforms your theme, site generator, and CMS into a fully customizable website. For large and enterprise projects. Needs paid subscription.
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