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6. Components & instances

Figma · 52 pages source format

Components are reusable source-of-truth elements. Instances inherit updates. Build button, input, card as components before variants.

What you'll learn

  • Create component
  • Instances & overrides
  • Organizing components
  • Boolean layers lite

Button component

Primary button as component on Components page. Instances on screens.

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Button: default + hover states as separate components OR prepare for variants next chapter.

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Input component

Label optional, field, helper text, error text layers. Use visibility or variants later.

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Input component with 4 layers. Place 2 instances on login.

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Override discipline

Override text and icons on instances — not structure. Reset overrides when main component updates wrong.

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Change main button padding. Confirm instances update. Reset one broken override.

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Checklist