How can designers and developers collaborate through a design system?
Design systems improve collaboration by giving designers and developers a shared source of truth. When a designer uses a “Primary Button” in Figma, the developer knows exactly which pre-coded component to use—no guesswork needed.
With design system documentation available to both teams, handoffs become smoother. Designers reference usage guidelines; developers pull from a component library (often in frameworks like React) to match the design precisely.
This shared foundation improves accuracy, speeds up builds, and keeps design intent intact across platforms. It’s a common language that aligns both roles and boosts product quality.
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