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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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