The foundation is the basic building block of a design system hierarchy. Think of it as the building block that makes up the entire digital product.
Why is it so important to have a foundation?
Established guidelines and documentation is created to help the team spend less time debating or needlessly creating the same things over and over again.
A foundation creates a solid base for the design system and a unified team. It brings together the needs of every discipline, all for the benefit of the organization.