Challenge
Imagine... Due to client confidentiality, you can't share all the projects you have been working on.
Solution
That's how I built my brand and developed its UI kit based on previous experience.
Tools
Figma
Focus
Component library
Variables
Semantic tokens
Accessibility
Documentation
1. Logo
I named my brand "Imagine" (a) and defined five key UX screens to create their corresponding components. I also adapted the logotype to align with them (b).
(a) logo WIP
(b) logotype variants
2. Grayscale Drafts
I started designing component sets in grayscale to create a clear hierarchy. The dashboard was my initial screen, as it is complex and contains many common components.
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evolution of the calendar component
3. Typography Scale
While doing so, I also adjusted my typography scale and created variable collection with font-family, font-size, font-weight, font-line-height.
Eyebrow
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4. Grid System
The dashboard started to take shape by following parameters:
grid:
8-point
columns:
12
margin:
32 px
gutter:
32 px
5. Color Variables
Having a clear hierarchy based on neutrals, I added my primary and colors.
The semantic color tokens follow the structure:
component-category-state
6. Colorful Layout
7. Next Steps
I continually improve the design kit by adapting it for additional projects. Current state: