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Practical uses for math functions in design tokens

Penpot design tokens support both basic calculations and complex math functions. Let’s explore how you can use both to level up your design systems.

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A practical guide to the design tokens JSON format

Learn about the design tokens JSON file format and how Penpot works with it.

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The developer’s guide to design tokens and CSS variables

Design tokens are a platform-agnostic representation of your design decisions, while CSS variables provide a way to implement these decisions in the browser.

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Penpot's new rendering system

One of the hardest challenges in building a design tool like Penpot is rendering performance. As designs grow in complexity, ensuring smooth performance becomes increasingly difficult.

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CSS Grid vs. Flexbox: Choosing the right layout for you

Understanding what is Grid vs. Flexbox and how to use them can help you build cleaner layouts, write less code, and avoid frustrating design issues down the line.

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Understanding the z-index: A beginner’s CSS guide

What's z-index? Learn how to manipulate the z-index, why it matters, and how Penpot makes it easier to manage stacking without touching a line of CSS.

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The top 5 questions people have about CSS answered by Penpot

Having a basic knowledge of CSS can really benefit your skills in web and UI design. Let’s start with these answers for the top CSS questions asked by beginners today.

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Why use Design Tokens? 7 practical reasons designers and developers swear by

From reducing human error to creating more harmony between teams, let’s explore the benefits of design tokens and why you might want to consider using them in your next project.

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How to embed custom fonts with @font-face in CSS

Learn how to use @font-face to embed custom fonts in your website. Includes practical examples, performance tips, browser compatibility, and common mistakes to avoid.

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How to create an intuitive design token system

In this guide, we’ll walk through creating a token system that works intuitively for both designers and developers.

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The 5 best CSS frameworks (and why you should maybe go without)

What are the benefits of common CSS frameworks? We give you some reasons why you might want to consider designing in pure CSS.

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6 CSS tips for mastering positioning and fonts

Creating a great design with CSS comes with a learning curve. However, a lot of what you’ll make focuses on knowing two design areas: positioning and fonts.