Figma’s variables feature is a game-changer for design consistency, but what if we could take it a step further? Imagine a seamless connection between Figma variables and SCSS, enabling real-time updates across design and development environments. Here’s how this could work:
Proposed Features:
- Export Figma Variables to SCSS:
- Designers can define variables (e.g., colors, typography, spacing) in Figma.
- These variables can be exported as an SCSS file with proper formatting.
- Example:
scss
$primary-color: #FF5733;
$secondary-color: #C70039;
- Sync Updates from Figma to SCSS:
- Changes to variables in Figma automatically update a connected SCSS file.
- This enables design updates to reflect in development environments, at least in staging or development builds.
- Dev Environment Integration:
- While not live editing, changes in Figma could trigger updates in a development environment.
- Developers would get notifications or GitHub PRs for updated SCSS files generated from Figma.
Use Cases:
- Design-System-Driven Development:
Maintain a single source of truth for both designers and developers. - Faster Iterations:
Streamline updates between Figma and development environments without manual intervention. - Enhanced Collaboration:
Close the gap between design and code, reducing discrepancies and errors.
Benefits:
- Saves time and effort for teams working on dynamic design systems.
- Keeps designs and code perfectly in sync, boosting overall efficiency.
- Supports modern workflows involving design tokens and CSS pre-processors.
