Figma’s recent updates, announced at the Schema Conference, have made significant strides in enhancing design systems. The introduction of "Extended Collections" allows teams to manage multi-brand design systems more efficiently. Designers can create white-labeled versions that inherit updates from the core system while allowing customization, a feature that aligns well with the needs of teams like those at Amazon. Another key update is the "Slots" feature, which lets designers add layers within instances. This mirrors programming patterns and improves usability by reducing the reliance on workarounds. The "Check Designs" feature automates the process of marking designs ready for development, helping to catch style errors before handoff, which can save companies millions by preventing bugs that lead to user churn or legal issues. Figma also revamped its design system architecture, promising better performance, though specific details on improvements are lacking. The "Code Connect UI" simplifies the link between design and code, eliminating the need for command-line interfaces. Meanwhile, "Make Kits" will generate React components and CSS files, providing more tools for designers to innovate. The ability to import React components directly from npm packages further closes the design-code gap. Lastly, native support for importing and exporting variables addresses a long-standing request, though there are still expectations for further enhancements to the Variables API.