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This is how a designer at Southwest Airlines uses Figma Variables API to make design systems updates directly in code Every designer working on design systems should leverage this workflow to remove the dependency on engineering Another benefit of this workflow is that it gives full control of the design system to designers! Designers no longer have to worry about a developer misunderstanding and making a mistake 😅 👀 Watch the full interview on Figma's YouTube channel: Jenny Hou shows how she uses Figma Variables API at Southwest Airlines 👇

Jayneil Dalal

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