Pajamas Design System

Pajamas Design System is the comprehensive collection of resources, components, and design guidelines that define the GitLab user experience. It serves as the single source of truth for designing and building consistent, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces within the GitLab ecosystem.

The system is structured into two main areas:

• Brand: Covers GitLab's brand personality, including guidelines for messaging, logo usage, and visual design.
• Product: Provides the necessary elements for building the GitLab UI:
  • Get Started: Quick access to the Pajamas UI Kit (Figma) and detailed Figma guides.
  • Foundations: Core principles such as design tokens, typography, and animation standards.
  • Components: A rich library of pre-built UI elements like buttons, dropdowns, and form elements.
  • Patterns: Established solutions for recurring design challenges, including interactions like GitLab Duo.
  • Objects: Layout and structural elements.
  • Data Visualization: Best practices for presenting complex data.
  • Content: Guidelines for voice, tone, and writing style.
  • Accessibility: Comprehensive resources, including conformance reports and evaluation methods, to ensure products are usable by everyone.

By utilizing Pajamas, teams can build more efficiently, maintain brand consistency, and improve the overall quality and usability of GitLab products.