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Design Systems · Dec 18, 2025

Naming Conventions for Design Systems That Last

Stable naming conventions reduce onboarding time and prevent near-duplicate patterns.

Naming Conventions for Design Systems That Last

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Core naming principles

Prefer intent-based names over purely visual names when possible.

Keep patterns predictable and avoid opaque abbreviations.

Plan for renames

When naming evolves, publish migration guidance and a deprecation timeline.

Transparent migration preserves trust in shared design foundations.