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Best DESIGN.md examples

Examples of DESIGN.md files, templates, and public tools for AI-readable design systems.

What good examples share

Strong DESIGN.md files are specific. They name exact tokens, component behavior, empty states, density, motion, and visual tradeoffs instead of vague adjectives like modern or clean.

Where to look

Start with official specs, Refero Styles, Neuform, community GitHub collections, and templates tailored to shadcn, Tailwind, SaaS dashboards, docs sites, and marketing pages.

How to evaluate one

Ask whether an AI agent could rebuild a page that feels on-brand from the file alone. If the answer is no, add concrete rules and screenshots or source links.

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