Curso Figma: 17. Sistemas de Diseño ( Team Library ) - #jonmircha

Welcome to Class 17 of the Course on Signature

Introduction and Engagement

• Jonathan Mills introduces himself as a digital teacher and welcomes viewers to the 17th class of his course on signature design.

• He encourages viewers to share, comment, like videos, and subscribe to his channel for better visibility and updates.

Recap of Previous Lessons

• The previous video covered creating local styles in Figma, focusing on how to create CSS classes through the interface.

• Emphasizes that users can select any frame in their project to access local styles created within Figma.

Utilizing Team Libraries

• Discusses converting local styles into a library format for easier access across projects.

• Introduces the "team library" feature where available styles are stored, highlighting its importance for collaborative work.

Managing Styles Across Projects

• Demonstrates how selecting different frames reveals both local and document-specific styles.

• Mentions that when creating a new project or document in Figma, default styles from the team library are accessible but may not include previously defined local styles.

Editing and Publishing Style Changes

• Shows how to edit existing color styles within the design system and publish changes back to the team library.

• Explains that publishing style changes requires a description similar to version control systems (like Git), ensuring clarity about what was modified.

Collaboration Features in Figma

• Highlights collaboration capabilities within Figma, indicating that future lessons will delve deeper into these features.

Design Systems and Style Management in Projects

Importance of Design Systems

• Discusses the utility of keeping styles within a local file for small projects, such as landing pages that are not expected to scale.

• Shares an experience collaborating on a user experience project for a mobile insurance application, emphasizing the need for design systems in larger teams.

Managing Different Flows

• Highlights how different types of insurance (life, home, auto) require distinct interaction flows while maintaining a consistent graphic identity.

• Stresses the importance of maintaining visual consistency across various projects under one brand identity.

Publishing Design Systems

• Explains that design systems should include not just style guides but also reusable components like headers and buttons.

• Emphasizes the necessity of structured nomenclature when creating design systems, especially in collaborative environments.

Sharing Local Styles

• Describes how to access shared styles from a design system within a project file.

• Provides guidance on exporting local styles as libraries, recommending external management through design systems.

Publishing Styles and Comments

• Demonstrates how to publish local styles using team library features in Figma, noting limitations with free accounts.

• Clarifies that publishing does not allow sharing across different accounts unless upgraded to paid plans.

Change History and Documentation

• Advises on documenting changes made during style publication for clarity and future reference.

Designing with Styles in Figma

Managing Styles Efficiently

• When working with multiple styles, it can be cumbersome to search through them all. It's suggested to toggle styles on and off based on current needs.

• The speaker demonstrates applying a green color and stroke to an element, showcasing how styles are inherited from previously set local styles.

Utilizing Local Styles

• By selecting text and applying an H1 style, the speaker illustrates that locally created styles can now be accessed publicly across various projects within the account.

• Emphasizes the benefit of creating an independent file containing project style guides, components, images, logos, and menus for interface construction.

Versatility of Design Systems

• The design system is not limited to prototyping; it can also serve as a digital graphic design tool. The speaker references their personal Figma account where they manage consistent branding across different video content.

• Different colors are used for various technologies (e.g., yellow for JavaScript), demonstrating how color coding aids in maintaining visual identity.

Maintaining Style Consistency

• The speaker discusses the importance of having a consistent style guide when creating new content or videos related to specific topics like Flexbox.

• They highlight how Figma helps maintain this style guide by allowing easy access to predefined colors associated with each course theme.

Conclusion and Next Steps

• The concept of using a design system extends beyond prototyping; it applies equally well in graphic design projects like YouTube posters.