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Molly Hellmuth - Building design systems with variables in Figma
Jan 25, 2024
Molly Hellmuth, creator of UI Prep, discusses building design systems with variables in Figma. They explore when to adopt variables, avoiding regretful strategies, favorite Figma plugins, building components in V8 of UI Prep, her journey as an independent creator, and more.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding the unique needs of clients is crucial when building design systems to ensure flexibility for large teams and specific components for smaller teams.
- Fully understanding and experimenting with new features like Figma variables before incorporating them into a design system is essential to maximize their potential and avoid regret later on.
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Design systems tailored to client needs
The podcast episode discusses the process of building design systems for different clients based on their unique needs and scopes. For large enterprise teams, the focus is on creating flexible components that can be used across multiple products. Smaller teams, however, require more specific components tailored to their specific use cases. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the requirements and goals of each client before building their design system.
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