Introduction
Design systems are the connective tissue between design and engineering.
Why it matters
Without a shared vocabulary, teams re-implement the same UI components again and again.
Getting started
Start with design tokens. Define your color, spacing, and typography primitives before building any components.
css
/* Design tokens as CSS custom properties */
:root {
--color-brand-500: #0066ff;
--spacing-4: 1rem;
--font-size-base: 1rem;
}Conclusion
The investment in a design system pays dividends in consistency, speed, and team alignment.
