We have been researching design tokens and how best to use them when building design system libraries in Figma. Our primary goal was to understand how to effectively maintain and organise design tokens – using Figma variables. Without careful management, the volume of tokens can quickly become overwhelming, leading to a confusing, endless list of variables.
We all love Figma. But when it comes to designing large and complex systems it can be difficult to maintain consistency and accessibility. In this post, I will cover three practical tips: using Figma’s nudging capabilities; applying ‘on-colour’ values; and introducing colour ramps to foundations. These methods have significantly streamlined my workflow and improved the consistency and accessibility of my designs.
When creating a design system, you should think about developing and using a design checklist. A design checklist is a group of rules or standards that are tested against. They help ensure any foundation, component, pattern or element meets certain pre-defined criteria. Think of a design checklist as a quality assurance tool – a set of clear standards that all elements in your design system must meet.
The UX work we do is often invisible, but its impact is undeniable. Whilst this makes our roles at Border Crossing UX hugely fulfilling on a personal and professional level – it does make marketing our work and the outcomes we have achieved hard. So how can we market our impact when confidentiality is key?
In our latest case study, find out how we worked with local charity Family Journeys to develop a new brand, internal tools and digital channels to increase their effieciency and reach.
As Visual Designers, User Experience Designers, User Interface Designers, Product Designers, we naturally become comfortable with the tools that we use. My recent experience testing whether I could create a design system library that is fully functional and responsive in a new tool, has made me think differently about prototyping and prompted me to make the switch to Figma from Adobe XD.
In this post, we’ll provide an overview of two key outputs that were developed following an engagement event, focussing on why and how these key deliverables were produced. We’ll also detail the additional links and resources that we benefited from throughout this project.
Explore how we redefined conference sponsorship and captivated attendees with our simple and unique approach to conference merch – potted plants. Through trial and error, we discovered how sustainability can thrive alongside business success.
As external user experience consultants, there’s no doubt we’ve found the NHS design principles and digital service manual to be invaluable resources that we’ve turned to time and time again across a range of national and regional NHS projects we’ve worked on.
User Experience consists of increasing learning about human behaviour. UX Design makes experiences for people simpler. From learning the value of User Experience to the success meters of UX Design, our apprentice Tanisha shares her key learnings from her Foundation Apprenticeship work placement.
Strathclyde University Chamber Choir is a Glasgow-based charity boasting European performances and live BBC Radio broadcasts. They wanted to reach a larger audience online. We worked with them to help their music reach more people.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the front line of innovation. Found all around us, its applications present challenges for both hardware and design. To overcome those challenges, designers need to adopt the right process: user-centred design.
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