Advanced Theming Architecture

Theming is an essential aspect of UI/UX design. An advanced theming architecture allows for dynamic styles, enhancing user experience. Design tokens serve as the fundamental building blocks for theming systems, encapsulating design decisions in a way that is reusable and scalable.

2.1 Definition

Design tokens are named entities that store visual design attributes. They represent styles such as colors, typography, spacing, and more.

2.2 Example of Design Tokens

{
    "color": {
        "primary": "#007bff",
        "secondary": "#6c757d"
    },
    "font": {
        "baseSize": "16px",
        "headingSize": "24px"
    },
    "spacing": {
        "small": "8px",
        "medium": "16px",
        "large": "32px"
    }
}
            

2.3 Benefits of Design Tokens

• Consistency across products
• Easy updates and scalability
• Facilitates collaboration between design and development teams

3.1 Overview

A theming system allows for the dynamic application of styles based on user preferences or context. It can be used to create light/dark modes, brand-specific themes, and more.

3.2 Key Components

• Design Tokens
• Theme Configuration
• Context Providers

4.1 Step-by-Step Process

1. Define Design Tokens
2. Create Theme Configuration
3. Implement Context Providers
4. Apply Themes in Components
5. Handle Theme Switching
        

import React, { createContext, useContext, useState } from 'react';

const ThemeContext = createContext();

const ThemeProvider = ({ children }) => {
    const [theme, setTheme] = useState('light');
    
    const toggleTheme = () => {
        setTheme(prevTheme => (prevTheme === 'light' ? 'dark' : 'light'));
    };
    
    return (
        
            {children}
        
    );
};

const useTheme = () => useContext(ThemeContext);
            

• Keep tokens organized and consistent.
• Document your design tokens for easier use.
• Use tools that integrate design tokens into your workflow.
• Regularly review and update tokens as design evolves.