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How Do Design Systems Work in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 9:39 pm

Design systems have been around for a while, but they’ve only recently become popular in the design community. A design system is a set of standards and guidelines that are used to create a consistent look and feel across a company’s products. Design systems can be used to create both digital and physical products, and they often include a library of reusable components that can be used in multiple products.

Figma is a relatively new design tool that has quickly gained popularity among designers. Figma is unique in that it allows designers to create and manage their design system in one place. This article will explore how design systems work in Figma, and how they can be used to create consistent, high-quality products.

PRO TIP: This article is a bit out-of-date and no longer accurate. Design systems in Figma have changed a lot since this was written and the article does not reflect those changes.

Design systems help to ensure that products are consistent with each other and with the company’s brand. They also help to save time and resources by allowing designers to reuse components across multiple products. Figma’s design system features make it an ideal tool for managing design systems.

Figma’s design system features include the ability to:

Create and manage libraries of reusable components
Define variables for colors, spacing, typography, etc.
Publish your design system for others to use
Figma’s design system features make it an ideal tool for managing design systems. With Figma, you can easily create and manage libraries of reusable components, define variables for colors, spacing, typography, etc., and publish your design system for others to use.

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