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Build amazing products with Carbon

Carbon is IBM's open source design system for products and digital experiences. With the IBM Design Language as its foundation, the system consists of working code, design tools and resources, human interface guidelines, and a vibrant community of contributors.

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Design with purpose

Carbon provides a unified design language that connects IBM's products and experiences. Built on the IBM Design Language, Carbon ensures consistency and quality across all digital touchpoints.

Our component library includes everything you need to build exceptional user experiences, from basic UI elements to complex data visualizations.

Built for developers

Carbon components are built with accessibility, performance, and developer experience in mind. Each component includes comprehensive documentation, code examples, and design guidelines.

Accessible by default

Every component meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards

Performance optimized

Lightweight and efficient for fast loading

Design system complete

Typography, color, spacing, and components

Development workflow

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