Building UI Design Systems

Master design tokens, CSS variables, Tailwind integration, shadcn/ui setup, accessible ARIA components, dark mode, and visual component testing.

This free, self-paced course is designed for intermediate learners in design. Work through the lessons in order, use the objectives below as a checklist, and practice against real systems rather than memorizing slide labels. Estimated time: ~2.5 hours across 6 lessons.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with HTML5, modern CSS, and utility-first CSS concepts (Tailwind CSS)
• Basic React component experience

Course Curriculum

Each lesson is a focused read. Open one, complete any self-checks or exercises, then mark progress in this browser before moving on.

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