Design System Variable Set Up — collections, modes, naming and tokens.
I’ve shared a small Figma file with three examples that flip cleanly between light and dark, plus a minimal color and type foundation. Here’s the playbook that guided it.
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Plan before you mint
Strategic alignment — goals, problems, roadmap, costs.
Governance — owners, workflows, contribution rules.
Architecture — naming, tiers, theming, scale strategy.
Infrastructure — single source of truth, design⇄dev pipelines, tests.
Maintenance — docs, release notes, feedback loops.
Start small. Iterate fast.
Scope the MVP — define the smallest useful slice and a clear north star.
Decide what to build — translate brand values to a tiny set: colors, type, buttons; add simple interface patterns (cards, forms).
Name things well — pick a convention (100/200 or sm/md/lg), validate with users, favor clarity.
Expect a few bumps
You’re adding a new layer—adjust processes.
Avoid bottlenecks—automate generation and handoff.
Share knowledge early and often.
Keep improving
Talk to users, spot opportunities, ship small changes, then scale.
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