Establishing a Design Token Workflow

Introduction

Establishing a design token workflow is essential for creating and managing consistent design systems across platforms. Design tokens are the single source of truth for your design decisions.

What are Design Tokens?

Design tokens are named entities that store visual design attributes. They are used to maintain consistency in design and can be easily updated across multiple platforms.

• Color tokens (e.g., primary color, secondary color)
• Spacing tokens (e.g., small, medium, large)
• Typography tokens (e.g., font sizes, font weights)

Workflow Steps

Follow these steps to establish a design token workflow:

Example of Defining Tokens in JSON

{
    "color": {
        "primary": "#007bff",
        "secondary": "#6c757d"
    },
    "spacing": {
        "small": "8px",
        "medium": "16px",
        "large": "24px"
    }
}

Best Practices

Consider the following best practices when working with design tokens:

• Keep tokens simple and intuitive.
• Regularly review and update tokens to reflect design changes.
• Ensure tokens are easily accessible to both designers and developers.

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