A New Approach to Naming Design Tokens is a Substack article introducing a structured method for naming design tokens. The author aims to enhance clarity, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration in design systems by addressing common issues with traditional naming conventions, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency, and proposing a more logical framework.
This article is useful for designers, developers, and design system managers working with design tokens for elements like colors, spacing, and typography. By adopting a systematic naming approach, teams can achieve greater consistency in their design systems, making it easier for team members to understand, access, and manage tokens as their products evolve. This approach fosters improved communication and efficiency across design and development teams.
