How to use tokens in design systems?

Design tokens are reusable, platform-agnostic values that facilitate visual consistency and efficiency in design systems, enabling designers and developers to import them into various codebases and tools like Figma. By storing these tokens in a JSON format, they can be easily transformed into CSS variables and integrated into web, iOS, and Android projects, allowing seamless updates across different platforms. Design tokens support various types such as color, number, string, and boolean, and can be organized and referenced within Figma to streamline workflows. They play a crucial role in bridging the gap between design and development by enabling faster production times, consistent user experiences, and scalable design systems. Additionally, plugins like Tokens Studio enhance the functionality of design tokens, offering advanced features like calculations and integration with tools like Style Dictionary, while Figma's developing Code Connects feature aims to further connect design and development processes.