Glossary / UI Design & Visual Design

What is Design Token?

A named value that stores a design decision, such as a color, spacing unit, font size, border radius, or shadow. Tokens allow teams to update systems centrally instead of editing individual screens one by one.

Definition

A named value that stores a design decision, such as a color, spacing unit, font size, border radius, or shadow. Tokens allow teams to update systems centrally instead of editing individual screens one by one.

Why it matters

Tokens make systems scalable, themeable, and easier to maintain across large products.

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