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How Do I Import a Design System in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 10:31 am

Design systems are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a way to keep design consistent across multiple products and platforms. Figma is a popular design tool that offers the ability to import design systems. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to import a design system into Figma.

There are a few different ways to import a design system into Figma. The first way is to use the Figma plugin called “Design System Importer”.

This plugin will allow you to import any design system that is published as an npm package. To use this plugin, simply install it from the Figma Plugin page, and then follow the instructions on the github page.

PRO TIP: When importing a design system into Figma, be aware that any existing styles in your file will be overwritten by the imported design system. If you have any custom styles that you want to keep, make sure to back them up before importing the design system.

Another way to import a design system into Figma is to use the “Figma for Design Systems” app. This app will allow you to import any design system that is published as an npm package. To use this app, simply install it from the Figma Plugin page, and then follow the instructions on the github page.

Once you have imported your design system into Figma, you can start using it right away. Simply create a new document, and then select “File > Import > Design System”.

From here, you’ll be able to select which components you want to import into your document. Once you’ve imported your design system, you can start using it just like any other file in Figma.

Design systems are a great way to keep your designs consistent across multiple products and platforms. By importing a design system into Figma, you can easily use it in your own projects.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.