Spatial Design Tokens: Building Your System for AR and 3D

📰 Medium · UX Design

Learn to create spatial design tokens for AR and 3D interfaces, future-proofing your design system

intermediate Published 28 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Define your spatial design principles using existing design systems as a foundation
Identify key elements to tokenize, such as 3D models, textures, and lighting
Create a tokenization system for spatial elements, using tools like Figma or Adobe XD
Develop guidelines for using spatial design tokens in AR and 3D interfaces
Test and refine your spatial design token system with user feedback

Who Needs to Know This

UX designers and product managers can benefit from this knowledge to create immersive and consistent AR and 3D experiences

Key Insight

💡 Spatial design tokens help create consistent and immersive AR and 3D experiences by tokenizing key spatial elements