Why Daruma

Diversity and compatibility

There are many different design tools, such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, etc. Each tool has its own native file format, leading to headache-prone diversity. At the same time, these tools are constantly being updated, which may lead to compatibility issues between different versions. Daruma file format is based on VGG's open standard (VGG Specs), which is designed from the ground up to be fully compatible with any design formats, thus making sure that you won't be bothered with those issues. One format to rule them all.

Independence and decoupling

Design formats are often tightly tied to specific design tools, making rendering and previewing dependent on the original tool. Daruma decouples the rendering of designs from original design tools, providing greater independence. Designers and developers can use different design formats more easily and flexibly.

Cross-platform and cross-device consistency

Rendering effects can vary across devices and platforms, but thanks to VGG, Daruma provides consistent and correct rendering effects. This consistency is crucial for the entire design, development, and deployment process of your applications.

High-performance and high-quality

Daruma focuses on efficient rendering of designs. It helps designers and developers quickly obtain high-quality outputs, without manual adjustments or tedious slicing operations. With Daruma, developers can quickly achieve high-quality rendering results and export high-resolution images in various formats.

Open standards and extensibility

Daruma file format is based on VGG's open standard (VGG Specs), offering extensibility for the addition of new features and functionalities as needed. By providing standardized design formats, Daruma saves time for designers and developers. Designers do not need to recreate various formats of design assets, while developers can directly access the required assets.

Efficient Handoff

Bridging the gap between design and development, Daruma simplifies the handoff process between designers and developers. It also reduces the time and effort required for developers to translate design concepts into functional front-end code, regardless of the designer's preferred design software. This efficiency is particularly important for meeting project deadlines.