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Design System Recognition

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Extract color, typography, spacing, and surface tokens Foundation Layer: Design Tokens
Classify components into atoms, molecules, organisms, templates, pages Component Classification Framework
Identify the smallest functional UI building blocks Atom Recognition
Recognize composite components that combine 2-3 atoms Molecule Recognition
Identify complex interface sections Organism Recognition
Distinguish layout structures from real implementations Templates vs Pages
Assess design system quality and maturity Design System Analysis Best Practices
Extract design tokens and components from any source Source-Specific Recognition
Compare to industry-leading design systems Reference Design Systems
Validate against W3C DTCG and atomic design standards Standards & Specifications
Validate analysis completeness Validation Checklist
Understand the recognition framework Conclusion