Finding inconsistencies across platforms

When products exist across multiple platforms such as web, mobile, and tablet, visual and functional inconsistencies can easily appear. Buttons may behave differently on Android and iOS, spacing might shift between screen sizes, or text styles may not match the brand’s voice. These differences often grow unnoticed over time, especially when teams work in isolation or reuse outdated assets. Conducting a cross-platform review helps expose these gaps early and prepares the ground for a unified system.

To make this review effective:

• Compare core components and user flows across all platforms and devices.
• Look at variations in navigation, spacing, animation, and interaction feedback.
• Pay attention to details such as color contrast, typography size, and icon alignment.
• Test accessibility behavior like focus states, keyboard navigation, and touch targets.
• Document your findings in a shared space where everyone can see and comment.

This structured comparison reveals where design and code alignment is missing. With these insights, teams can prioritize fixes and make data-driven decisions about what should be unified through a design system. Over time, this consistency ensures that every platform feels distinct yet clearly part of one product identity.