A named, reusable value for a single design decision — like a specific color, font size, or spacing amount — stored once and referenced everywhere. Change the token and every place that uses it updates.
Synonyms
- design variable
- style token
Related terms
In plain words
- a saved setting for one color or spacing the whole app reuses
- a named value you change in one spot to update everywhere
Usage example
They swapped the brand color across 40 screens by editing a single design token.
Don't confuse with…
- css variableA CSS variable is one technical way to store a token; a design token is the platform-agnostic design decision behind it.
Categories
- Design systems