Design System

A design system is a coherent set of components, rules and guidelines that standardize the appearance and behavior of a digital product.

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What is a design system?

A design system is an organized collection of components ofui reusable, design guidelines, and governance rules that create consistent experiences across all of a brand's touchpoints. It goes beyond a simple graphic charter by including interactive components, usage patterns, and design principles that guide creative decisions. An effective design system accelerates the design and development process while ensuring visual and functional coherence.

What are the components of a design system?

A complete design system includes several essential elements:

• Design Tokens : Design variables (colors, fonts, spacings) defined centrally.

• UI components : Buttons, forms, maps, navigation, created in Figma and coded for development.

• Patterns : Combinations of components for specific use cases (e.g. contact form).

• Guidelines : Rules of use, design principles and best practices.

• Documentation : Implementation guide for designers and developers.

How do I create a design system for Webflow?

To create a design system optimized for Webflow, start by defining your color palette and fonts in Webflow's global settings. Then create your components in Figma and then reproduce them as symbols and classes in Webflow. Use combo classes to create variations of your components. Document your patterns in a guide style integrated into your site. A good Webflow design system facilitates maintenance and makes it possible to quickly create new pages while maintaining visual coherence.

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These definitions will allow you to deepen your knowledge of important concepts and words that are often used in our field.

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Low-Code

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Schema Markup

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MVP

An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the simplest version of a product, launched to test its functionalities and get quick user feedback.

Webflow template

A Webflow Template is a website template that allows you to quickly publish your project, by customizing the design and functionalities as needed.