design tokens

Naming design tokens

Romina Kavcic

How to name design tokens? What is the best approach to naming tokens? Should token names follow a strict naming convention or be more human-readable? How granular should design token names be? What are the best practices for naming tokens across platforms (e.g., web, iOS, Android)? Should I use primitive or semantic naming? How to name design tokens in multi-brand design systems?

๐Ÿ”— My guide on naming design tokens

๐Ÿ”— Simple guide on design tokens (so you understand basic structure)

๐Ÿ”— New Approach To Naming Design Tokens by Samantha Gordashko

๐Ÿ”— Token Naming Template - V1 by Samantha Gordashko

๐Ÿ”— Naming Tokens in Design Systems by Nathan Curtis

๐Ÿ”— Naming Tokens in Design Systems (Figma template) by Marta Conde

๐Ÿ”— Practical Guide to Naming Design Tokens, by Lukas Oppermann

๐Ÿ”— Design Tokens Generator by Evgeny Khoroshilov

๐Ÿ”— Flexible Design Token Taxonomy at Intuit by Nate Baldwin

๐Ÿ”— Design tokens glossary


I'm Romina Kavcic. I coach design teams on implementing design systems, optimizing design processes, and developing design strategy.

I'm Romina Kavcic. I coach design teams on implementing design systems, optimizing design processes, and developing design strategy.

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