670: Brad and Ian Frost on DesignTokensCourse.com

Dave Rupert and Chris Coyier welcome Brad and Ian Frost to discuss the launch of their new design tokens course. The conversation explores the importance of design systems, the challenges of implementing design tokens, and the need for collaboration between designers and developers. They share insights from their travels, cultural observations, and the evolution of design practices in the digital landscape.

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✨ Chapters ✨ 00:00 Amsterdam Adventures 03:54 Design Tokens Course Launch 09:40 The Importance of Design Systems 14:51 Separation of Concerns in Design 19:52 Three-Tiered Architecture for Design Tokens 27:46 Challenges in Design Token Implementation 32:28 Design Tokens and Theming Strategies 39:29 Managing Design Tokens Effectively 52:03 Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration in Design Systems 01:00:05 Building Bridges Between Design and Development