Design Systems
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Accessibility
Making design systems inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
Accessible Components
AI and Emerging Technology
How artificial intelligence is reshaping design systems and their workflows.
AI Governance
AI-Powered Systems
Design Systems as AI Infrastructure
Designing for AI Agents
Machine-Readable Design
Case Studies
Real-world examples of design systems built and maintained by specific teams.
Company Experiences
Challenges and Critiques
Problems, failures, and critical perspectives on design systems.
Tooling and Workflow Gaps
When Systems Fail
Figma Workflows
Tools and techniques for building and managing design systems in Figma.
Building in Figma
Component Properties
Variables and Modes
Foundations
Core elements that form the building blocks of design systems.
Color Systems
Design Token Architecture
Semantic Systems
Typography and Spacing
Getting Started
Introductions and foundational knowledge for those new to design systems.
Beginner Guides
Building From Scratch
Implementation
Translating design systems into code across platforms and frameworks.
Mobile Platforms
React and Web Components
Operations and Governance
Managing, maintaining, and governing design systems within organizations.
Adoption and Scaling
Governance and Operations
Teams and Structure
Philosophy and Purpose
Debates over what design systems are, what they should do, and how to think about them.
