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Chad @chad.cx · 14/12/2025

Apparently I’m rage baiting my family with my top five Christmas movies being Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Bad Santa, Die Hard 2, and Reindeer Games.

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Chad @chad.cx · 28/10/2025

Extended collections! Slots! Check designs! Just a few of my favorite things announced at Schema by Figma (www.figma.com/blog/schema-...) today. It's exciting having Schema back, it's always a great time connecting with design system folks in the community. If you're around be sure to say hi!

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Chad @chad.cx · 16/10/2025

This is not a drill! Design system friends and acquaintances, Schema by @figma.com is back. Join us on October 28th from anywhere in the world ⤵️ schema.figma.com

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Schema by Figma 2025

Schema by Figma 2025! Figma's Design system event.

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Chad @chad.cx · 12/09/2025

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the cheese chilito is back at Taco Bell. You’re welcome.

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Chad @chad.cx · 24/08/2025

Saturday nights are for Lego and Radiohead.

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Chad @chad.cx · 28/06/2025

My pups are full of pure chaos but damn they’re cute.

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Chad @chad.cx · 04/06/2025

Check it! Learn more about the @figma.com Dev Mode MCP Server at figma.bot/43WFU0N

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Figma @figma.com · 02/06/2025

Found: SF Pro font

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Chad @chad.cx · 01/06/2025

Getting closer to having all the instruments for this new record tracked!

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Katie Langerman @katielangerman.com · 14/05/2025

This talk from @inazarova.bsky.social and @objartel.bsky.social brings me so much joy. I love seeing a technical talk about color at a design conference ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVU...

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Config 2025: Programmable colors: bridging design and code with Irina Nazarova & Arthur Objartel

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Chad @chad.cx · 13/05/2025

The cheesy Gordita crunch was also a 12/10. The Taco Bell gods were smiling upon me today. Blessed.

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Chad @chad.cx · 13/05/2025

BREAKING I just had THE BEST Crunchwrap supreme that I've had in quite some time! Bravo local Taco Bell chefs, bravo.

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Chad @chad.cx · 03/05/2025

A moment of cuteness before ferociously (and impressively) devouring the birthday pupcake whole.

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Chad @chad.cx · 17/04/2025

In two weeks @figma.com is fully transitioning to UI3. Vulnerability moment. I was hesitant to switch after using UI2 for 5 years. When I did though, honestly, it felt completely natural to me after a day or two! I wrote more about it, along with some tips here - www.figma.com/blog/making-...

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Making the Move to UI3: A Guide to Figma’s Next Chapter | Figma Blog

On April 30, we’ll be fully transitioning to UI3, our redesigned interface that puts your work center stage. Here’s what you need to know about the change, along with tips for a smooth transition.

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Chad @chad.cx · 13/04/2025

Perfect opener on a cloudy morning

Stay on my side tonight EP by Jimmy Eat World

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Chad @chad.cx · 11/04/2025

My buddy Capy Kyle out here trying to make a design system contribution to @figma.com Simple Design System before heading out. Classic.

Comparing changes in a Figma branch review

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Chad @chad.cx · 09/04/2025

Come hang out with @jake.fun and I tomorrow, 4/10, for a livestream as we take a dive into the Designer's Guide to Developer Handoff and collaborating together with @figma.com. Register to join us: events.figma.com/Des-Guide-Ha...

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Chad @chad.cx · 04/04/2025

ICYMI, you can now reorder variable modes and collections in @figma.com. No more manual remapping or workarounds that can leave you with a headache later - just drag and drop! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGk...

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Reordering modes and collections in a library | Figma

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Chad @chad.cx · 03/04/2025

Just realized that I didn’t go to Home Depot once in the month of March.

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Chad @chad.cx · 01/04/2025

This is *not* a joke. Reorder your modes and variable collections in @figma.com for real!

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Chad @chad.cx · 31/03/2025

Let’s see how Wicked this place really is

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Chad @chad.cx · 28/03/2025

I'm especially fond of the visual indicators and line showing the range of colors that meet/don't meet your set contrast level. No more guessing!

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Chad @chad.cx · 26/03/2025

Mid-week lunch crisis. Taco Bell or ___?

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Chad @chad.cx · 24/03/2025

First day back from vacation and I made a solid pair of frames, a rectangle, and a happy little group. How was your Monday?

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Chad @chad.cx · 13/03/2025

Spam masubi might be one of my new favorite snacks.

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Chad @chad.cx · 09/03/2025

Kicking off the day with coffee and The Menzingers

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Figma @figma.com · 06/03/2025

Presenting code made easier because now you don't have to reformat it Figma Slides, now with code blocks

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Chad @chad.cx · 26/02/2025

Are you at @conveyux.bsky.social and have questions about @figma.com or just want to chat? Come hang out with us in the lounge!

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Chad @chad.cx · 25/02/2025

Reaper buffalo wings are a must have tradition when in Seattle.

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Chad @chad.cx · 17/02/2025

It’s a crazy feeling that both of my kids are now double digits. They really do grow up so fast.

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Chad @chad.cx · 14/02/2025

A colleague once asked who would win in a race, Seabiscuit, or a grizzly bear? That’s lived rent free in my head for years.

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Chad @chad.cx · 14/02/2025

The brownie batter heart shaped donut from Dunkin may be my love language

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Chad @chad.cx · 13/02/2025

Happening in just a few hours! There's still time to join us - figma.bot/42QJ5XC

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Chad @chad.cx · 11/02/2025

This Thursday, 2/13, I'll be partnering with the team at Coda for a livestream about working with variables in Figma, and leveling up design system documentation using the Figma Variable sync feature in Coda. Learn more about the session and register to join us live at figma.bot/42QJ5XC

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Chad @chad.cx · 11/02/2025

Style and variable usage in @figma.com library analytics is rolling out today! This is something that I've personally been excited about from a design system maintainer perspective, since it gives more insight into how teams are using your design system assets in their files. youtu.be/GCK43jWlpFM

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Design system insights with Library analytics

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Jeremy D. @jdizon.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Thanks to Figma & Designer Advocate, @chad.cx, for geeking out about design systems topics with me. We talk about contribution and my experience as a systems designer at Disney, Lyft, & Airbnb. Give it a listen & let me know what you think! #DesignSystems #Figma #TheHiddenLayers

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The Hidden Layers of Design Systems with Disney's Lead Product Designer | Figma

YouTube video by Figma

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Chad @chad.cx · 10/02/2025

In this episode of The Hidden Layers of Design Systems, I sat down to catch up with @jdizon.bsky.social about his work on design system teams at Disney, Lyft, and Airbnb. Great to chat about the balance of design and code parity, contributions, and relationships! www.youtube.com/watch?v=44tC...

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The Hidden Layers of Design Systems with Disney's Lead Product Designer | Figma

YouTube video by Figma

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Chad @chad.cx · 06/02/2025

Locking aspect ratio in @figma.com is here!

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jake @jake.fun · 06/02/2025

season finale of using js in the @figma.com console www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2bM...

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Solving Problems with JavaScript: Variable Code Syntax | Figma

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Figma @figma.com · 05/02/2025

Just in, diagramming improvements for FigJam → New shapes sidebar → More shapes for developers → Stroke color independent of fill color for shapes and sections → Moveable connector labels → Recents section for recently used shapes

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Alan B Smith @alanbsmith.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Might sound a bit deflating, but it’s better for a design system to be dependable than aspirational. 1. Do what you say you’re going to do. 2. Ship when you say you’re going to ship. 3. Fix things when they’re broken. 4. Support folks when they need help. Boring, but effective.

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Chad @chad.cx · 03/02/2025

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with @jenniesyip.bsky.social and have a chat about some of the governance and evangelism with the Atlassian Design System. Check it out to learn about the shift from ADG to ADS, their take on contributions to the system, and more! youtu.be/P4RIgO9lBeg

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The Hidden Layers of Design Systems with Atlassian's Design Architect | Figma

YouTube video by Figma

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Chad @chad.cx · 30/01/2025

Finally got one of my bucket list guitars this week and I just love it.

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Chad @chad.cx · 29/01/2025

While I was inspecting around in @figma.com Dev Mode I saw this nice little update where variable names now appear when they've been used in gradients!

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Chad @chad.cx · 24/01/2025

Sitting at the dinner table and my youngest get up to do a 7 minute reenactment of something that happened to a friend in computer lab today while giggling uncontrollably throughout. Immediately when the story ends my oldest chimes in, “Want to know what I did at school today? Work.” Teenagers.

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Chad @chad.cx · 12/01/2025

Since when did White Castle start doing sloppy joes?

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Chad @chad.cx · 01/01/2025

Three years alcohol-free 🙌

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Chad @chad.cx · 18/12/2024

It is a week until Christmas and it is 83 degrees. All I want for Christmas is some nice cool sweater weather!

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Chad @chad.cx · 11/12/2024

It's puffer season according to my pup.

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