A component library is a good start, but a design system goes further. It includes design tokens, documentation, governance, contribution processes, and the organisational alignment to make it all stick.
Common gaps we see in existing component libraries include missing design token architecture, Figma files that have drifted from the code, inconsistent accessibility standards, and no clear process for teams to propose or contribute new patterns.
We often help teams evolve an existing library into a system that scales, building on the investment you have already made rather than starting over.