Better Design System for designers

In the Better Design System for designers course, you will master the essentials of BDS and learn how to design consistent, accessible, and developer-friendly interfaces using reusable components, tokens, and patterns in Figma.
  • Level: Beginner
    Duration: 1 h
    Educator: Valentin Grudnik
    Language: English
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What will you learn?

  • What is a design system is, why they matter, and how BDS solves common design challenges.
  • How to use functional elements like colour, typography, spacing, icons, and accessibility features in BDS to create inclusive and visually coherent designs.
  • What reusable UI elements and patterns are available in BDS and how to apply them to streamline your design process and improve accessibility.
  • How BDS foundations, components, patterns, themes, and tokens work together to support scalable design.
  • How to build a real-world dashboard using BDS components and tokens in Figma, with a focus on layout, interaction, and developer handoff.
  • Where to find BDS documentation and how to follow best practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and smooth collaboration with developers.

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About the educator

Valentin Grudnik

Valentin is the Design System Lead at Better, where he collaborates with designers and developers to shape scalable, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces for complex healthcare applications. With deep expertise in UI design and a passion for system thinking, Valentin drives the evolution of the Better Design System through workshops, prototyping, and hands-on implementation across product teams.

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