Assembling the Playbook

Day 29 of 30 · The Playbook 2026 – Masterclass for Designers

  • Finalize Table of Contents (TOC).
  • Link Figma and Storybook, token exports, and examples.
  • Set versioning and changelog.
  • Publish channels (Notion, Confluence, repository).
  • Document format: Markdown with live links.
  • Prepare for publishing the course.

Who

This lesson is for instructional writers and designers who have completed the previous steps in the Playbook 2026 course.

What

The goal of this lesson is to compile and finalize the Playbook, ensuring it is well-structured, linked, and versioned for easy use and maintenance.

Where

This lesson can be completed on any device with internet access, including computers, tablets, and smartphones.

When

This lesson should be completed after the previous steps in the Playbook 2026 course have been completed and reviewed.

Why it matters

  • One place, easy to use: The Playbook consolidates all the necessary information in one place, making it convenient for designers and instructional writers to access and use.
  • Versioning prevents rot: By setting a version, you ensure that the Playbook remains up-to-date and avoids outdated information.
  • Links keep sources accessible: The live links ensure that all the referenced materials are easily accessible.

How

  1. Finalize TOC: Review and finalize the Table of Contents to ensure all sections are included and organized logically.
  2. Link Figma and Storybook: Create links to the Figma and Storybook files to provide designers with easy access to the visual and interactive components.
  3. Link token exports: Ensure that all token exports are linked to their respective documentation or examples.

Guided Exercise

  1. Build the TOC with final sections.
  2. Link Figma and Storybook files.
  3. Link token exports.
  4. Write a v1.0 changelog entry.

Independent Exercise

Publish the Playbook and request final review.

Self-Check

  • TOC ready.
  • Links live.
  • Changelog written.

Bibliography (sources used)

  • Playbook 2026 course materials.
  • Figma and Storybook documentation.
  • Token export documentation.

Read more (optional)

Explore additional resources for further learning on version control and live linking.