Wireframe.fm by Design Systems House

We discuss the importance of prioritizing user experience over color choices in design systems. We emphasize treating color as the final touch in design, similar to applying a finish to a woodworking project.

We discuss the benefits and considerations of using design tokens, focusing on the distinction between primitive and semantic tokens and the importance of team communication in token management.

This episodes discusses experience with Storybook, a tool for working on components. From the early days using version 4 to the advancements in version 8, emphasizing the importance of integration with design systems and documentation using the tool.

We discuss the importance of icons in user interfaces, focusing on topics like accessibility, design considerations, serving icons on the web, optimizing SVGs, and exploring innovative ways to search for icons.Sharing insights on creating, utilizing, and improving the experience of working with icons, highlighting key considerations for designers and developers.

We discuss the concept of 'Mise en mode' and how it can be applied to design systems to enhance user experiences through the use of semantic tokens. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent token naming scheme to support expressive enhancements in interfaces and marketing pages.

This episode discusses the handoff process between designers and developers, emphasizing the importance of using design system resources for efficient collaboration. It also highlights common pain points in the handoff process and the potential benefits of designers understanding development and vice versa.