Asset management tools

Effective asset management streamlines design workflows by providing teams with organized, accessible digital resources for their design work. From design system components and brand assets to UI elements and media files, a well-structured asset management system ensures teams can quickly find, use, and maintain design materials. Proper asset management reduces duplicate work, maintains brand consistency, and accelerates design production across projects and teams.

Key features to look for in asset management tools:

• Centralized storage and organization
• Version control and history tracking
• Metadata and tagging capabilities
• Smart search and filtering
• Access control and permissions
• File format support and conversion
• Asset usage analytics
• Distribution controls
• Automated organization
• Cloud synchronization

Popular asset management tools include Figma, Abstract (design libraries), Brandfolder (brand assets), Bynder (digital assets), and IconJar (icon management).