Tag: figma

Figma Variables

How to use variables in Figma

UX Design

Variables enable designers to create more sophisticated interactive prototypes and reduce bloat in the process. Here are some best practices.

Joe Bernstein
Aug 28, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
Using Figma Sections

Using Figma’s Sections feature for better organization

UX Design

Let’s cover the use cases for Figma’s sections and how to use them so you can maintain an organized, collaborative workspace.

Luca Longo
Aug 3, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
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How to undo a component in Figma

UX Design

There’s more than one way to undo a component in Figma — you have several choices depending on the situation.

Luca Longo
Jul 25, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
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Figma groups vs. frames vs. sections: When to use each

UX Design

The frame, section, and group properties may sound similar, but each has its own time and place to be used in Figma.

Betim Zaman
Jul 13, 2023 ⋅ 3 min read
7 Figma Courses

7 Figma courses to advance your UX career

UX Design

These are the seven best Figma courses for boosting your career, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced designer.

Rosie Allabarton
Jun 27, 2023 ⋅ 7 min read
How to Use Figma Branching

How to use Figma branching properly

UX Design

Branching in Figma is perfect for helping collaborators work within the same space, enabling multiple teams to work on multiple branches.

Daniel Schwarz
May 30, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
Figma Smart Animate

Using Figma smart animate to prototype animations

UX Design

This article provides a step-by-step guide on using Figma’s smart animate feature to prototype animations.

Oriol Banús
May 15, 2023 ⋅ 7 min read
Applying Constraints to Figma Layouts for Resizing

Applying constraints to Figma layouts for resizing

UX Design

Figma constraints allow designers to control the position and size of any layer, across multiple screen sizes, relative to its parent frame.

Chinwike Maduabuchi
May 5, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
Configuring Horizontal and Vertical Scrolling in Figma

Configuring horizontal and vertical scrolling in Figma

UX Design

In Figma, you can configure both horizontal and vertical scrolling to create a seamless digital user experience.

Eric Chung
May 3, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
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Creating a headless design system using Figma

UX Design

Creating a headless design system with Figma can be an invaluable asset for designers and design teams alike.

Srikar Suresh
Apr 26, 2023 ⋅ 7 min read
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Using layer masks correctly in Figma

UX Design

Layer masks are a powerful tool in Figma that can be used to hide and reveal specific parts of a layer without deleting them.

Eric Chung
Apr 21, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
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A designer’s guide to developer handoffs with Figma

UX Design

Explore how Figma can help bridge the gap between designers and developers, creating a more efficient handoff for both sides of the equation.

Srikar Suresh
Apr 18, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read