Agency partners for design system build-outs
Design systems have grown beyond pattern libraries and sticker sheets into a shared language that spans both design and code. Done well, they let teams explore freely in the design phase while keeping the structure and discipline required for implementation. But getting from scattered components to a coherent system, or moving an existing system into Figma, is rarely straightforward.
Figma has brought on eight design and digital agencies to help teams through that work. The partners offer support across the full lifecycle of a design system: standing one up from scratch, migrating an existing one, or scaling and optimizing what is already in place.
Setting up, improving, and scaling
The partners work with organizations of all sizes and industries, which gives them perspective on how different teams structure their systems. Their help falls into a few categories.
Setting up your design system
For teams moving off another design tool, the partners can handle the migration and get them running in Figma. Teams already in Figma can still get value from guidance on how to structure a system around their specific brand and team needs.
Improving processes
A design system is only as useful as the workflow around it. The partners help establish guiding principles and recommend processes, with a focus on smoothing the handoff between development and design teams.
Defining and scaling your brand
At the core, design systems are about translating a brand into tangible design output. Beyond the technical structure and process advice, the partners also offer strategic guidance on brand positioning and expression.
Meet the partners
"Figma has fundamentally changed how we approach innovation alongside our clients. We've seen firsthand how gaps in communication—across tools or teams—can introduce inconsistencies and inefficiencies. Figma puts us on the same page as our clients (literally), allowing us to prioritise what's truly important for their success: collaboration, transparency, and velocity." – Jack Clark, Lead Product Designer at Idean“"Figma has fundamentally changed how we approach innovation alongside our clients. We've seen firsthand how gaps in communication—across tools or teams—can introduce inconsistencies and inefficiencies. Figma puts us on the same page as our clients (literally), allowing us to prioritise what's truly important for their success: collaboration, transparency, and velocity." – Jack Clark, Lead Product Designer at Idean”
BASIC®
BASIC® is a branding and digital design agency that handles products, services, and ecommerce for clients like Google, Airbnb, Patagonia, Apple, and Beats by Dre. The agency recently worked with Herman Miller to build a design system that scales across its multiple brands.
frog
frog is a global design and innovation firm that has tackled complex projects for clients like Audi, HBO Max, AXA, and UCSF's Center for Digital Health Innovation, working with both startups and large enterprises.
Huge
Headquartered in Brooklyn with offices worldwide, Huge is a full-service digital agency that takes a user-centric approach to creating products, services, and brands.
idean
idean is a global design agency that pairs more than 20 years of design heritage with business and technology expertise. They serve startups through Fortune 500 companies, helping design and build products, services, and businesses.
One North
One North is a full-service digital agency offering capabilities in brand and communications, digital experience, technology and infrastructure, and optimization and insights. They create experiences meant to perform, evolve, and inspire.
R/GA
R/GA designs businesses and brands for what the firm calls "a more human future." Their work spans innovation consulting, brand strategy and design, product and service design, and marketing communications.
Rangle
Toronto-based Rangle is a digital consultancy focused on enterprise organizations and scale-ups, with deep experience in retail, e-commerce, financial services, and healthcare. Their design system accelerator, Radius, merges design system expertise with an out-of-the-box tool.
Work & Co
Work & Co is a global design and technology company with offices spanning the U.S., Europe, and South America. They launch websites, apps, e-commerce platforms, AI tools, and other digital products for clients including IKEA, Apple, Mercedes, Gatorade, Vistaprint, Nike, and Aesop.
Teams interested in migration, setup, or scaling support can reach out to Figma for more information on working with these partners.
