Design System
Innovating Design Excellence
Córtex DS enhances design efficiency and collaboration by providing scalable, intuitive components tailored for seamless healthcare solutions.
Client
Rede D'Or
Services
Design Management Implementation Governance
Industries
Health
Date
January 2024
As a Design Manager, I have led multidisciplinary teams to deliver user-centric solutions aligned with strategic business goals, fostering collaboration and innovation. One of my key achievements has been the development and implementation of Córtex DS, the first Design System at Rede D’Or São Luiz. This initiative significantly enhanced efficiency and standardization across digital products, reducing operational costs by 23.5% and strengthening the alignment between design and technology teams. Working with Meiuca was pivotal in building Córtex DS. Their structured and collaborative approach helped lay the foundation for a scalable system tailored to our diverse ecosystem of digital products. The process included over 30 Tech Days and Design Days, engaging designers, developers, Product Owners, and Product Managers to foster learning, align expectations, and drive adoption. This integration marked a milestone, creating a culture of collaboration and standardization that had been missing. To ensure sustainability, we established a governance team dedicated to maintaining quality, updating components, and addressing the evolving needs of product teams. While one product has advanced implementation, four others have begun redesigns leveraging Córtex DS. This year has been focused on “evangelizing” the system, showcasing its benefits, and building engagement across departments for broader adoption. Córtex DS is more than a tool—it represents a cultural shift within Rede D’Or. Its impact is evident not only in operational efficiency but also in fostering a design-first mindset that positions the organization for future innovation.
Córtex DS embodies how design can serve as a strategic catalyst in the complex healthcare environment. More than a collection of components, it is a living system, continuously evolving to connect teams, ideas, and solutions with efficiency and impact. Every detail of Córtex DS was crafted to provide more than visual consistency; it creates a universal language between design, development, and product teams. This not only accelerates deliveries but ensures that the focus remains on what truly matters: solving real problems for patients, doctors, and collaborators. The impact of Córtex DS goes beyond tools. It invites a rethinking of how design is approached at scale, fostering agility without compromising quality. It ensures that every digital experience aligns with the purpose of improving lives while simplifying operations and empowering teams. This journey is just beginning, but it’s already clear that Córtex DS is more than a design system—it’s a solid foundation for continuous innovation in healthcare.




