Designer resources for the Massachusetts Design System

Helping state agency and vendor partner designers to create consistent, accessible digital experiences more efficiently.

What's available in Figma

Mass Digital manages a shared Executive Office of Technology Services & Security (EOTSS) Figma Enterprise account. The account supports design collaboration across agencies.

The design system libraries have many useful resources no matter where you are in your project. The icons, styles, and templates give you a shared foundation to build from. These help teams avoid duplicating work, keep a consistent look, and focus on user needs.

Design tokens 

Design with shared values for color, spacing, typography, and other system foundations so your work stays consistent and easier to translate into code.

Components 

Design with reusable core components that include variants, usage guidance, and accessibility notes, helping teams move faster while staying aligned with the system.

Patterns 

Use ready-made page and section layouts designed with core components as a starting point for common service needs, then customize them for your specific experience.

Getting started with a full seat in Figma

1. Join an information session

Join an info session to learn more about the Massachusetts Design System resources.

Register for an info session 

2. Coordinate with finance

Figma is a subscription-based service. The cost of Figma seats for your project must be covered by the state organization overseeing it.

Seat roles and cost 

3. Request access

The state organization project lead must submit a Figma access request form. You will need to include the relevant finance information for the subscription chargeback.

Request access 

4. Schedule your onboarding session

Attending an onboarding session with the design system team is required for all designers joining with a full seat in Figma. When the Business Application Request (BAR) is approved, a member of the design system team will reach out to you for scheduling. All project team members are welcome to join! 

During this session we will:

• Send invites to the correct workspaces in Figma for your team
• Provide an overview of the available resources
• Cover the best ways to use the shared assets in Figma, particularly if you are new to the tool
• Invite you to join the Design System Community of Practice
• Answer any questions that you may have!