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Guides to getting started with design systems
A complete guide to iconography
5 steps for including motion design in your system
Motion is often left out of the discussion. Let's change that.
Space, grids, and layouts
Learn how to define baseline grids, column grids, spacing, and layouts.
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.
Guide to content strategy
Content and microcopy appear all over design system components. This guide will walk you through how to get started with content strategy in your design system.
Color
Color is a critical part of any design system. Learn how to keep it constrained, consistent, and meaningful.
Typography
Learn about choosing typefaces, font weights, styles, sizes, line-heights, and responsive type for your design system.
“There aren't many people who love to design icons, and even fewer who are great at it. I wrote this guide to help you become one of those people.”Bonnie Kate WolfA Complete Guide to Iconography
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