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2025-01-09 - UX/UI Working Group Meeting

2025-01-09 - UX/UI Working Group Meeting

Owned by Asma Ahmed
Last updated: Jan 15, 2025
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 Date

Jan 9, 2025

 Discussion topics

Time

Item

Presenter

Notes

Time

Item

Presenter

Notes

10 mins

Quick updates on current projects

 

15 mins

Design Tokens Q&A

@Brian Smith

10 mins

WG Schedule

 

 

Meeting notes

Design Tokens Overview (Presented by Brian Smith):

  • Explained the concept of design tokens and their application within Open edX:

    • Runtime Theming: Transition from SCSS to CSS variables for dynamic changes and multi-tenancy support.

    • Integration: Using JSON-based tokens transformed via Style Dictionary into platform-specific formats (CSS, iOS, Android, etc.).

  • Figma Integration Potential:

    • Opportunities for integrating design tokens into Figma via plugins.

    • Possibility of generating JSON files from Figma for direct application.

Meeting recording

Links to UX/UI WG Meeting

 Action items

Figma Integration Exploration:

  • @Sam Daitzman to test Figma plugins and Paragon components for design token usability.

  • Discovery around using Figma to generate and apply JSON files.

Mobile Integration Discovery:

  • Style Dictionary exploration for iOS and Android token generation.

  • Discuss mobile integration possibilities in upcoming mobile design weekly meetings.

Scheduling Adjustments:

  • @Asma Ahmed Finalize and communicate the updated meeting schedule.

  • Ensure alignment with other regular meetings and holidays.