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IBM open design system with React and other implementations

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About

Carbon is IBM’s enterprise-ready, open-source design system, shaped by the IBM Design Language. Get started, and make with us.

Connect AI applications directly to the design system with real-time access to components, tokens, icons, guidance, and code. Generate more consistent, Carbon-compliant experiences with accurate knowledge and best practices.

Pre-built, reusable assets that enable teams to build consistent digital experiences faster.

The Universal Experiences framework shapes user experiences across IBM through key moments and journeys. It provides guidance for onboarding, learning, adoption, and growth, helping teams create connected experiences that deliver value at every stage.

Features

  • IBM Brand Center
  • IBM Design Language
  • Implementation
  • Carbon Design System
  • Carbon for Cloud
  • Carbon for IBM.com
Pricing
Open Source
Pricing detail
Apache-2.0 free
Platforms
React plus other platforms
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