Understanding Figma Design Tokens

Design tokens are a set of variables that store design decisions such as colors, typography, spacing, and other UI elements. They serve as a bridge between design and development, ensuring consistency across platforms.

In Figma, design tokens can be used to streamline the design process. They allow designers to create a scalable design system where values can be reused and modified easily.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Open your Figma project.
2. Go to the Assets panel and click on the Styles tab.
3. Click the + icon to create a new style.
4. Name your style (e.g., Color/Primary).
5. Set the value for your token (e.g., #007bff).
6. Repeat for other design tokens such as typography and spacing.

                // Example of a color token
                {
                    "color": {
                        "primary": "#007bff",
                        "secondary": "#6c757d"
                    }
                }
                

• Use meaningful names for your tokens to ensure clarity.
• Group similar tokens together (e.g., all colors or typography styles).
• Regularly update and maintain your tokens as design evolves.
• Document your design tokens for the team to understand their purpose.