Design Tokens in ZenTara UI
In ZenTara UI, design tokens are the foundational building blocks that bring consistency, scalability, and clarity to both design and development. Rather than relying on hardcoded values, tokens serve as a single source of truth, ensuring visual and functional harmony across the entire product ecosystem.
Design tokens bridge the gap between design and code by enabling seamless updates — whether in Figma or codebases — without the need for manual changes in multiple places. This approach not only improves maintainability but also enhances cross-platform consistency and team collaboration.
This section outlines how to implement a scalable, flexible, and future-ready token system within Zentara UI.
Why Use Design Tokens?
By adopting a token-first approach in ZenTara UI:
Teams can scale faster with confidence.
Designers and developers work from the same system, reducing miscommunication.
Product visuals remain cohesive and brand-aligned across multiple platforms and themes.
UI updates become simpler, faster, and less error-prone.
ZenTara’s token strategy is designed to be modular, adaptable, and easy to extend, enabling teams to build products that are both future-proof and user-focused.
Types of Design Tokens
A well-organized token system in ZenTara categorizes design decisions into reusable, platform-agnostic variables:
Color Tokens
Define brand, neutral, and semantic colors (e.g., primary, success, warning, error), helping maintain consistency across light and dark modes.Typography Tokens
Standardize font families, sizes, weights, letter spacing, and line heights to ensure readable and accessible text hierarchies.Spacing Tokens
Create a structured system of padding, margin, and layout spacing — allowing for consistent alignment and rhythm across components.Shadow & Elevation Tokens
Define depth, layering, and elevation to maintain a coherent visual hierarchy, especially across interactive surfaces.Border Radius Tokens
Govern the rounding of elements to maintain a cohesive, modern visual language across components.