Checklists & Templates · 6 min read
Design Audit Checklist: Ensuring Visual & System Consistency
By Alex Vance (Head of Product Design) · Published August 14, 2026
A comprehensive checklist for designers and frontend engineering leads to audit typography scales, spacing tokens, icon styles, and component specs.
Key Takeaways
• Standardizes visual design elements across engineering and design handoffs.
• Prevents UI drift across different product modules.
• Ensures dark mode and responsive breakpoints align perfectly.
Article Outline
01. Typography & Scale Consistency
02. Color Palette & Token Auditing
03. Spacing & Layout Grid Governance