Team collaborating remotely on design projects

5 Best Practices for Remote Design Collaboration

Introduction

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1. Establish Clear Communication Channels

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Dedicated Channels for Different Purposes

  • Quick questions: Slack or Microsoft Teams
  • Design feedback: Artebu’s built-in commenting system
  • Project updates: Weekly video calls
  • Documentation: Shared knowledge base

2. Create a Consistent Design System

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/* Example design token structure */
:root {
  --color-primary: #6366f1;
  --spacing-unit: 8px;
  --border-radius: 4px;
}

3. Schedule Regular Check-ins

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Weekly Rituals

  1. Monday: Sprint planning and goal setting
  2. Wednesday: Mid-week design review
  3. Friday: Progress showcase and feedback

4. Document Everything

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Remember: Good documentation today saves hours of confusion tomorrow.

5. Foster Asynchronous Collaboration

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Tools for Async Work

  • Video recordings for design presentations
  • Detailed written feedback
  • Clear project timelines and expectations
  • Time zone awareness and respect

Conclusion

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. By implementing these practices, your remote design team can achieve the same level of collaboration and creativity as any co-located team.


Want to learn more about remote collaboration? Check out our webinar series on building effective distributed design teams.