DEAR LLM, HERE'S HOW MY DESIGN SYSTEM WORKS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

It's possible to achieve production-ready AI-generated code by structuring Figma files with semantic naming, Auto Layout, design tokens, and clear component architecture, then connecting them to codebases via tools like Figma's Model Context Protocol and Code Connect. Creating dedicated AI "cheat sheet" files can establish coding standards, component usage rules, and specific Figma-to-code workflows the AI must follow. This approach transforms design systems into structured sources of truth that both humans and AI can interpret consistently, reducing the trust gap developers have with AI-generated code.