figma-variant-matrix

To plan Figma component variants before building, define a complete variant matrix by enumerating properties, state definitions, anatomy, and token mapping for your UI component. This prevents late discovery of missing component states across multiple screens.

A Figma variant matrix defines the full combination space of component properties, state deltas, and token mappings. You need one when planning component variants for design system building blocks like Buttons, Cards, and Inputs to ensure implementation without missing combinations.

To map design tokens to component states in Figma, specify what changes per state such as hover, active, disabled, loading, and error. The variant matrix outputs an anatomy breakdown and token mapping encouraging layer-level changes rather than broad opacity tweaks.

Yes, you can generate a variant matrix for UI components across one or more platforms. Provide the component name, purpose, platform, and design-system context to output a comprehensive set of properties and visual deltas suitable for cross-platform implementation.

You need to provide component metadata including the component name, its purpose, the target platform, and whether it is standalone or part of an existing design system. This inputs outputs a comprehensive set of variant properties and visual deltas.

Missing component states are discovered late because variant properties and state definitions were not fully enumerated before implementation. Defining a complete Figma variant matrix with anatomy breakdowns and token mapping beforehand prevents these gaps across screens.