Theming
Changing the look without changing the components.
Definition
Producing different visual identities from one system by remapping semantic tokens.
Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.
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In plain language
Changing the look without changing the components.
Example
Dark mode, high contrast and a second brand, all from one component library.
Local chart
TERM·088 · Region X · Grid C6
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Deeper reading
The full entry behind this definition.
- Design TokensSYS·001 · Design system
- ThemingSYS·008 · Design system
- Dark ModeFND·027 · UI foundation
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Adjacent territory, found through shared tags rather than a stated link.