DESIGN.md vs Figma design systems
Why DESIGN.md is the agent-readable counterpart to a traditional design system.
Different consumers
Figma systems are optimized for humans and handoff. DESIGN.md is optimized for implementation agents that need direct written constraints.
Shared truth
The two should reinforce each other. Figma proves the visual system, DESIGN.md helps code agents reproduce it.
When to start
You do not need a perfect Figma system first. A focused DESIGN.md can exist early and grow over time.
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