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Design / Design Systems
Token names are how design tokens are referenced and identified by consumers. But at the core, a “name” is more of an ordered representation of a catalog system and API. This catalog system and API is also known as a token taxonomy. Building a clear taxonomy assisted us in appropriately and consistently classifying tokens, as well as providing a... See more
Creating a flexible design token taxonomy for Intuit’s Design System
Creating the System
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Truly Semantic
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Color Tokens
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Individuals explicitly, and directly requested a better set of semantic tokens so that they could apply styles with an understanding of the rationale , and to clearly communicate between designers and developers regarding how to construct their components.
Creating a flexible design token taxonomy for Intuit’s Design System
back-and-forth represents a collaborative form of deep work (common in academic circles) that leverages what I call the whiteboard effect. For some types of problems, working with someone else at the proverbial shared whiteboard can push you deeper than if you were working alone. The presence of the other party waiting for your next insight—be it
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