Diving into design tokens makes my head spin.
I feel like I need at least a week to build something good.
Diving into design tokens makes my head spin.
I feel like I need at least a week to build something good.
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Need a quick start to creating some design tokens with a ready-made naming convention?
Romina has made this pretty neat tool:
https://namedesigntokens.guide
Another Swedish Design Systems job found
IKEA is looking for a Software Engineer to work on their SKAPA Design System.
Read the job description and apply at
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/InterIKEAGroup/744000056040754-software-engineer-skapa
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New Swedish Design Systems job
Spotify is looking for a Product Designer to join the mobile-focused efforts on their Encore Design System.
Read the job description and apply at
https://jobs.lever.co/spotify/5d4fff0a-4951-47f8-9a67-7721317e57b2
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One of the latest additions to my documentation toolbox for Design Systems is the "Implementation notes" section
These are small love letters I write for my engineering buddies, that give them some extra needed information when they start making components real and not just a design artifact.
Last year All Day Hey! from @heypresents gave me the surprise opportunity to speak about my passion for #WebComponents and #DesignSystems. It was such a great experience that I went and spoke at a further three conferences
There’s still tickets if you can make it to Leeds next week
Wow, #config2025 has sold out! But you can still attend online, for free, so head over to https://config.figma.com to register for the livestream. My #typography in #designsystems session is on the Thursday morning (Pacific time). Can’t wait!
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A new Swedish Design Systems job has appeared
H&M is looking for a Design System Manager for their Fabric Design System.
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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4207782376
Find more Swedish Design System jobs at
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Design tokens are revolutionizing how we maintain consistency and scale design systems. But what exactly are they, and how can they improve your workflow?
Explore how these small yet powerful elements are transforming the design process and discover how Penpot integrates them seamlessly.
Read it here: https://tympanus.net/codrops/2025/04/14/native-design-tokens-the-foundation-of-consistent-scalable-open-design/
Kivra's Design System just became the 45th Design System listed in the Swedish Design System directory
new article
Design Tokens have landed in Penpot, kinda
Last week I happened up @penpot's new Design Tokens panel and wrote some thoughts about it.
https://www.alwaystwisted.com/articles/design-tokens-in-penpot
Testing Design Systems in 2025, by @blvdmitry.me:
In the course, you'll learn how to:
- understand and prioritise your readers
- name and organise your documentation
- make documentation clear and easy to read
- review and test documentation
Let me know if you have any questions, and please share far and wide!
Naming Things in Design Systems—and Why It’s the Worst, by @pjonori.com:
A wild Swedish Design System job just appeared
Wolt is seeking a Senior Product Designer to work on their Design System.
@brad_frost: Design systems are about human relationships | Brad Frost
https://bradfrost.com/blog/link/brad-frost-design-systems-are-about-human-relationships/