Design tokens evaluation

Design tokens serve as the smallest building blocks of design systems, storing visual design decisions as data. These fundamental elements include colors, typography, spacing, animations, and other visual properties that create consistent interfaces.

Key aspects of design token evaluation:

• Token organization: Review of naming conventions and token hierarchy
• Value consistency: Assessment of token values across different platforms
• Implementation check: Verification of token usage in components
• Platform support: Analysis of token compatibility across different frameworks
• Version alignment: Review of token versioning and updates

Common challenges in token evaluation:

• Inconsistent token values between design tools and code
• Unclear naming patterns that create confusion
• Missing documentation for token usage
• Redundant tokens with similar values
• Platform-specific token implementations^[1]