Design DNA

How to use a Figma Design System effectively in real projects

Practical lessons on using Figma design systems in real product work

Dec 23, 2025 • Sanketh Sharathkumar

The "invisible" middle layer of colour systems

Color palettes don’t scale on their own. It’s the invisible middle - accessibility and design rules, that turns colors into a usable system.

Aug 21, 2025 • Sanketh Sharathkumar

Design DNA - A playbook for building systems that scale

I want to start a new series on building design systems. I’m calling it Design DNA.This is about practical systems you can create right in the middle of…

Aug 12, 2025 • Sanketh Sharathkumar

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