Glossary
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Design System
Definition
A cohesive collection of reusable components and guidelines for digital product design. Definitions vary, but they generally emphasize efficiency, consistency, and rapid development.
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Design Token
Definition
In design systems, tokens are used to store values in a way that's agnostic to technology or platform, ensuring consistency across our digital products. Some examples of tokens are colors, fonts, spacing, animations, corner radius (etc.).
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Governance
Definition
The approach used by organizations to manage and update their design systems. It involves decision-making and maintenance strategies.
References
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Guidelines
Definition
These are directives or rules that assist in the effective utilization of a design system, ensuring uniformity and ease of use. Guidelines can exist on many levels, one of them being the component level.
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Pattern
Definition
Sometimes referred as UI patterns, patterns are reusable design solutions like user flows or interactions within a design system. Patterns are commonly used for better consistency and for saving time by helping a team run more efficiently.
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Reference Site
Definition
An online demonstration of a design system that showcases its component library and guidelines. It serves as a practical example of the system’s application.
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Icons
Definition
Visual symbols in a design system representing actions, objects, or concepts. These are essential for user navigation and information communication.
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Style Guide
Definition
A document that specifies design standards, including typography, color, and iconography.
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UI Kit
Definition
Collections of reusable user interface elements, like buttons and input fields. They help streamline the design process, particularly in prototyping.
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