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Design Tokens: Creating A Lightning Talk
My presentation abstract was selected! Now, I have to write a 10-minute lightning talk demystifying design tokens. Seeing as I only have 10 minutes, I need to make sure I get the right content across. My goal for this talk is to help the audience understand the value design tokens can provide.
Design Tokens: A Presentation Abstract
"What are Design Tokens?" It's a common question I get asked. What it is at its core is quite simple. Design tokens provide codified design decisions. They are variables that represent a design choice. Why it's valuable has layers.
Breaking Through Beyond The Job Title
I've been reflecting on my job title recently. I've always said the job title doesn't matter. But that's my perspective. It presents barriers when those around you see that job title rather than the person. This post is me trying to work through those thoughts. Maybe it can help someone else navigate their situation.
Design Tokens To Dark Mode
Design System Series: Part 4, Designing dark mode with design tokens. Design tokens solve several problems in the design system world. Those tokens are a codified representation of design decisions within the system. For instance, what is the brand color? The design tokens would let you know...
Component Design In Figma
Design System Series: Part 3, Creating design system components in Figma. When I focused on building the component library of my design system, Lagom UI, my brain went into delivery mode and prioritized what I knew. As a developer, I've built the component library entirely in code, including the documentation and the style guide. I have since achieved that milestone, and now, I'm working towards the next, iterating and scaling designs within Figma...
Forming A Conference Talk
In recent years I've considered giving various talks but never actually went through with it. Throughout my time collaborating with others on design systems, there has been a recurring theme of uncertainty around responsibilities. As I've been working deeper in design systems lately, my personal view has grown. It's time for me to share that view with a wider audience...