Behind the system: A showcase of files that inspire us
summary
Shows concrete setups: Figma files split styles and components into multiple files, Shopify Polaris–style naming and code‑consistent prop names, a team of 10 designers serving 30+ teams and 120 editors using one file per component, a 2019 UI refresh that standardizes on an 8‑point grid and power‑of‑two spacing with 32‑wide rails, a pragmatic workflow where product teams use ui kits and design system analytics to decide what joins the core, and platforms reporting 50,000 inserts a week.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:28Other design systems
- 6:16Brand guidelines
- 12:31Collaboration
- 16:10Cool as Fig
- 17:56Conclusion
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