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How do I publish a design system in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:26 pm

Design systems are a popular method for organizing and managing design files. They allow designers to share and reuse design patterns and components across projects, and to easily track changes and updates.

There are a number of open source design system tools available, including Figma. Figma is a user-friendly platform that allows you to create, edit and share design systems with your team.

To publish a design system in Figma, follow these steps:

1. Create a new project in Figma.

2. Click on the File tab and select New File.

3.Select the Design System option and click on the Create button.

4. In the Design System Settings dialog, specify the following information:

Name: The name of your design system.

Description: A short description of your design system.

Version: The version of your design system.

5. Click on the Generate Files button to generate the files needed for your design system.

6. Click on the Share button to share your design system with your team.

7. Click on the Save button to save your design system.

8. Click on the Close button to close the Settings dialog.

9. In the Project tab, click on the Files button and select the files generated by the Create button in the Design System Settings dialog.

10. Click on the Edit button to open the files in the editor.

11. Make changes to the files and then click on the Share button to share the changes with your team.

12. Click on the Save button to save the changes to the design system.

13. Click on the Close button to close the Editor window.

14. Click on the Publish button to publish the design system.

15. Click on the Close button to close the Figma application.

16. Click on the Congratulations! link to view the Congratulations! message that was generated when the design system was published.

17. Click on the Thank You! link to view the Thank You! message that was generated when the design system was published.

18. Click on the Conclusion link to view the Conclusion message that was generated when the design system was published.

Congratulations! You have published your first design system in Figma.

PRO TIP: This article offers a Figma design system publication tutorial that may not be safe to follow. The author provides little information about their qualifications or experience with Figma, and the instructions they provide could cause serious problems if followed incorrectly. Use caution if you choose to follow this tutorial.

There are a few things to note about publishing a design system in Figma. First, the process can take some time to complete. Second, the design system will only be visible to users who have access to the project that contains the design system.

Finally, the design system will only be available for the duration of the project that contains it. If you want to keep the design system available after the project has been closed, you will need to publish it again.

In conclusion, publishing a design system in Figma is a simple process that can help you share your design files with your team.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.