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Figma Colour System — How to Build a Scalable Design Token Framework

Anna Nowak
UX/UI Designer
·Mar 10, 2026·9 min read

From scratch to an advanced system — how to manage colour palettes in large design projects and maintain consistency.

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Why Does This Matter?

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Practical examples

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// Example implementation
export async function getData() {
  const response = await fetch('/api/data', {
    cache: 'force-cache',
    next: { revalidate: 3600 }
  });
  return response.json();
}

Summary

  • Understand the problem before you start coding
  • Test early and often
  • Document key architectural decisions
  • Don't optimise prematurely
Anna Nowak
UX/UI Designer

An experienced specialist sharing knowledge with blog readers. A passionate advocate of modern technology and continuous improvement.