Theo
Theo is a design token management framework developed by Salesforce for creating and maintaining design systems. It transforms design tokens (such as colors, typography, and spacing) into platform-specific formats like CSS, Sass, JSON, and iOS/Android assets, ensuring consistency across web and mobile applications. It integrates with build tools to automate token distribution and updates.
Developers should learn Theo when working on large-scale design systems or multi-platform projects that require consistent styling across different technologies. It is particularly useful in enterprise environments, such as at Salesforce, where maintaining brand consistency and efficient token management is critical for web, iOS, and Android applications. Use cases include automating design token workflows, reducing manual errors in styling, and enabling collaboration between designers and developers.