The Forge: Harry’s approach to the multi-brand component library
Mae Capozzi
Tim Brown
Design + Development
Stack mirroring: Designing for code and coding for design
What modern design systems can learn by taking direction from how programming already functions.
5 steps for including motion design in your system
Motion is often left out of the discussion. Let's change that.
A system built on parity: How to treat all of your users equally
Lyft prioritizes treating users, designers, and engineers equally by building parity across iOS and Android into their process.
Small Teams
How a small team built figma.com’s design system
When you don't have a big team a design system can help you do more with less. Here is how we did it at Figma.
Ship side projects faster with micro design systems
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Operations
Build trust by taking a cross-functional approach
Practical tips learned at Atlassian and Asana to create a more consistent, inclusive, and integrated design system.
Building a design system one brick at a time
At PlanGrid, the key to creating a successful design system was to move in small steps that demonstrated value and motivated institutional change.
5 tips from an Airbnb designer on maintaining a design system
Having a consistent and transparent processes to ensure our design templates are always up-to-date and accurate is critical. But developing this process was no easy feat.
Getting Started
Typography
Learn about choosing typefaces, font weights, styles, sizes, line-heights, and responsive type for your design system.
Grids, spacing, and layout
Learn how to define baseline grids, column grids, and layouts.
Color
Color is a critical part of any design system. Learn how to keep it constrained, consistent, and meaningful.
Iconography
Coming soon
Design Systems Repo
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