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Chatting about Figma, design systems, and random thoughts over on Bluesky.
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Joined March 2009
Component properties can now be bound to variables Also, UI has been simplified so that props and variables are in the same dropdown
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The eyedropper redesign is 🔥
A new day, a new launch here at @figma! Excited to share our updated eyedropper tool that can now grab color variables 🌈
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Here's a solid example file showing variables + component properties in action from @pwnies. Grab a copy from the Figma Community at
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A quick demo showing off how you can now map variable to props, which unlocks use cases such as translations in productionized components!
I’m so hyped we can now map variables to component properties! One reason why I’m really excited about this is it finally unlocks the ability to use translation strings in conjunction with props. Here’s a free design to see how it all works: https://t.co/U3pCZs1RRn
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7 quality of life updates to variables: → Copy + paste across collections → New variables under selection → Hover to show value and description → Hover to show group names → Tabbing through authoring window → Improved input accessibility → Resize columns
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Our Design System Best Practices talk is now on YouTube along with all the other #Config2024 talks 🎉 https://t.co/J7M0u2hGYL
#designsystems #figma
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I'm super honored and can't wait to share the stage at #config2024 with @_AnaBoyer and @alexiadanton where we'll take a dive into design systems. We'll share some insights and @figma tips we've learned throughout our careers and working with so many of you across the community!
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Change modes in your @figma prototypes with the new Set Variable Mode interaction! Check out the Advanced Prototyping playground file to try it out and learn more - https://t.co/0CNKlcfTAP
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Working with typography in @figma and not seeing the variables icon to apply a variable? Be sure to check that there are string or number types available in your file. Learn more and try out some examples with the Figma Variables playground file: https://t.co/U6gDuoX6JE
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4/ Want more design systems? Join us for Framework by Figma, a global design systems event happening April 16. What burning questions do you have about building and scaling design systems? Let me know! https://t.co/TZ3x7lcY0x
Everything you need to know about Framework by Figma 9AM PST → Opening & welcome 930AM → Variables deep dive & demos 10AM → Creating a more connected design system 1030AM → Design to code roundtable with Bumble, GitHub, HP 11AM → Beneath the surface of Verizon’s approach to
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3/ One key step: Align your design system with overall company objectives. Tying it to tangible business benefits, like faster time-to-market, can help secure the resources and buy-in you need.
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2/ From defining your principles and taking stock of existing designs to organizing your Figma library, we'll cover some best practices to help you create a system tailored to your unique goals:
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Learn the basics of creating a system tailored to your unique goals and challenges, whether building from scratch or starting with existing pieces.
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Ahoy! Have you heard about Framework by @figma ? I heard there's something about beanie babies, pogs, Raphael from the ninja turtles and Yahoo. I'm going to check it out, how about you? Join me -> https://t.co/1r3iY0neXO
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From graphic standards to atomic design, our latest for the @figma blog takes a journey through the evolution of design systems and their impact on the products we use daily. Give it a read and let me know what you think! What topics should we cover next? https://t.co/4P5YE3vWSt
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Uncover what a design system is, types, best practices, and when to use it. Discover Figma’s solutions for multi-brand systems and compare design systems vs style guides.
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