Implementation Guide

Welcome to the LYD Design System Implementation Guide. This documentation walks you through the technical architecture and best practices for integrating our design system into your projects.

Before implementing individual components, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the architecture and core principles.

Quick Start

Getting Started in 3 Steps

  1. Understand CSS Architecture: Learn about our central master.css system
  2. Framework Integration: Integrate components into Next.js, React, or Vanilla JS
  3. Use Components: Implement pre-built components in your project

Architecture Overview

Central CSS System

Our design system is based on a central master.css file containing all global styles, variables, and utility classes:

  • CSS Custom Properties: Colors, Typography, Spacing, Shadows
  • Luxury Design Tokens: Gradients, Glassmorphism, Premium Transitions
  • Component Classes: Reusable styles for all components
  • Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with breakpoints

JavaScript & Framework Integration

Components are framework-agnostic and can be used in various environments:

  • Vanilla JavaScript: Direct HTML/CSS/JS integration
  • React/Next.js: As React components with TypeScript support
  • Vue.js: As Vue components
  • Web Components: As custom elements

Technology Stack

CSS3 Custom Properties, Grid, Flexbox
JavaScript ES6+ Modern JavaScript Features
TypeScript Type-safe Development
Next.js 14+ React Framework
SVG Icons Scalable Vector Graphics
Web Standards Accessibility, Performance

Best Practices

Design Principles

  • Consistency: Always use predefined design tokens
  • Accessibility: All components follow WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Responsive: Mobile-first approach for all components
  • Performance: Optimized CSS and lazy-loading for JavaScript
  • Maintainability: Clear naming conventions and documentation

Naming Conventions

  • CSS Classes: .lyd-[component]-[variant]
  • CSS Variables: --lyd-[property]-[value]
  • JavaScript Functions: camelCase for functions
  • Component Files: kebab-case for file names

Next Steps

Advanced Documentation

Deepen your knowledge with our detailed guides: