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2026-07-26 · 8 min read

Motion Design Tokens: Systematising Easing, Duration and Delay

Stop hardcoding cubic-bezier values everywhere. Learn how to build a motion token system for easing, duration, and delay that scales across your entire design system.

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Colorful design tokens palette organized on a developer workspace screen

2026-07-25 · 8 min read

Semantic Color Tokens: From Raw Palette to Intent-Based Design System

Stop naming colors after hex values. Semantic color tokens map intent to palette - here's how to build a token system that actually survives dark mode and rebrands.

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2026-06-23 · 8 min read

Design Tokens in 2026: From Figma Variables to CSS Custom Properties

Design tokens bridge Figma variables and CSS custom properties - here's how to build a token pipeline that actually survives a design system at scale.

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2026-06-19 · 8 min read

Building a Color System: Semantic Tokens, OKLCH and Dark Mode

Learn how to build a scalable color system using semantic design tokens, OKLCH color space, and bulletproof dark mode - without the CSS variable spaghetti.

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2026-06-13 · 8 min read

Tailwind Custom Colors: CSS Variables, OKLCH, and Design Tokens

Master Tailwind custom colors using CSS variables, OKLCH color space, and design tokens - build a scalable palette that survives dark mode, theming, and real production codebases.

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