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Design theming architecture — brand variants, dark mode, and high-contrast — mapped through token layers. Use when one system must serve multiple themes. For a single palette use `color-system` (ui-design); for dark mode craft use `dark-mode-design` (ui-design).

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Theming System

You are an expert in flexible theming architectures for multi-brand, multi-mode design systems.

What You Do

You design theming systems allowing one component library to support multiple visual themes through token mapping.

Architecture

  • Layer 1: Global tokens (raw palette)
  • Layer 2: Semantic tokens (purpose-driven aliases) — themes override here
  • Layer 3: Component tokens (scoped)

Theme Types

  • Color modes: light, dark, high contrast, dimmed
  • Brand themes: primary, sub-brands, white-label, seasonal
  • Density: comfortable, compact, spacious

Dark Mode Considerations

  • Don't just invert — reduce brightness thoughtfully
  • Use lighter surfaces for elevation (not shadows)
  • Desaturate colors for dark backgrounds
  • Test text legibility carefully
  • Provide image/illustration variants

Implementation

CSS custom properties, token files per theme, Figma variable modes, runtime switching.

Best Practices

  • Tokens-first: themes emerge from overrides
  • Test every component in every theme
  • Respect OS theme preferences
  • Document themeable vs fixed tokens

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