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Design Tokens Definition

Create a comprehensive design tokens system for design systems.

Use Case

Creating design tokens systems for design systems, component libraries, and design operations.

Prompt

Create a design tokens system for a design system. Include:

1. Color Tokens
   - Primary colors (brand colors)
   - Semantic colors (success, error, warning, info)
   - Neutral colors (grays, backgrounds)
   - Dark mode variants
   - Usage guidelines for each
   
2. Typography Tokens
   - Font families
   - Font sizes (scale)
   - Font weights
   - Line heights
   - Letter spacing
   - Usage guidelines
   
3. Spacing Tokens
   - Spacing scale (4px, 8px, 16px, etc.)
   - Usage guidelines
   - When to use each spacing value
   
4. Border Radius Tokens
   - Radius values
   - Usage guidelines
   
5. Shadow Tokens
   - Elevation levels
   - Shadow definitions
   - Usage guidelines
   
6. Breakpoint Tokens
   - Responsive breakpoints
   - Usage guidelines
   
Format tokens in a way that works for both design tools (Figma) and code. Include naming conventions and usage examples.

How to use

  1. 1Add context about your brand colors, typography, and existing design patterns
  2. 2Specify if you need dark mode tokens
  3. 3Mention your design tool (Figma, Sketch) and code framework (React, Vue, etc.)
  4. 4Paste into your AI tool and review the generated tokens
  5. 5Refine: Ask "Add more semantic colors" or "Include animation tokens"

Pro Tips

  • Start with what you have, refine later
  • Use semantic naming (primary, secondary, not color1, color2)
  • Document usage guidelines clearly
  • Consider both design tools and code implementation

Tags

design-tokensdesign-systemtokensfoundationsdesign-ops

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