# Getting Started for Designers

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## Figma design system

The design system is published as a Figma **library** for the Aleph Alpha organisation. Add it to each design file and build with **library instances** (**components** from **Assets**, and **variables** and **styles** from property pickers) so your work stays connected when the team publishes updates.

### Adding Components to your Figma file

1. In the left sidebar, click the **Assets** tab next to **Files**. That switches the sidebar from the layer list to Assets.
2. Click **Browse team libraries**.
3. In the libraries dialog, select **Your organisation** in the left sidebar.
4. Select **AA26 (WIP)**, then enable it with **Add to file**.

You can then drag **components** from the **Assets** tab into your file.

See Figma documentation for more details on how to manage libraries in [Add or remove a library from a design file](https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500008731201-Add-or-remove-a-library-from-a-design-file).

!!! note "Beta"

    The Figma library is in **beta**. Components will change in look and feel (and sometimes structure) as we iterate with the Design team. Expect updates over time.

### Design tokens

With the library enabled on the file, open the **Style and variables** picker in the **right sidebar** on properties such as fill, stroke, spacing, and typography to apply **variables** and **styles** from the design system.

## Contribution Model

See the [Contribution Model](/contributing-to-platform/) for how design and engineering changes flow into the design system.