[DE] How to Create a Design System in Figma: Step-by-Step Guide

[DE] A well-structured design system can reduce design time by 50% and ensure consistency.

[DE] Step 1: Design Tokens. Start with fundamentals: colors, typography, spacing, shadows.

[DE] Step 2: Primitive Components. Create atomic components: buttons, inputs, checkboxes.

[DE] Step 3: Composite Components. Combine primitives into cards, forms, modals.

[DE] Step 4: Patterns and Templates. Create common patterns: auth flows, data tables.

[DE] Step 5: Documentation. Each component should be documented.

[DE] Figma best practices: use Collections for color tokens, Libraries for sharing.

[DE] Common errors to avoid: over-componentization, lack of naming conventions.

[DE] Maintenance: a design system is never 'finished'. Schedule monthly reviews.

[DE] At Softsite, we create design systems that integrate directly with codebases.