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Figma Livestream
Join Designer Advocate Thomas Lowry for a Figma live stream to take a closer look at how you can use the Zeroheight's Figma integration to quickly build a st...
Using Layout Grids and Constraints
Constraints allow you to define how you want Objects to react when you resize the Frame. With Constraints, you can tell an object to stay to the left or right, or make it stretch to fill the space.…
Viewing Prototypes with Presentation View
Prototypes are a fantastic way to iterate on ideas, test out different concepts, preview interactions, or present your designs to key stakeholders. In this article we'll take you through the process…
Getting Started with Text
Text is one of the crucial components of interface design. It can help determine the legibility and appeal of your design. Your decisions around Text can impact how successfully you convey your…
API and Extensions
API & ExtensionsSpeed up your workflow with pre-built Figma assets like UI kits, icons and component librariesShow More
💬 AMA with Noah Levin (Design Director at Figma)
Join us this Tuesday at 10am (PDT) for an AMA with Noah Levin our Design Director at Figma. 😊
Selecting Layers and Objects
Before you can update any properties associated with an object or layer, you will need to select it. The process for selecting objects is pretty intuitive and likely something you're familiar with,…
Figma Livestream — Resource round up
Join Thomas Lowry and Josh Dunsterville for a Figma live stream where we'll walk through some useful resources that have been created by the community, ready...
Using the Figma Desktop App
Figma is a browser-based web application, which means it can be run on all full desktop operating systems (MacOS, Windows, Linux, etc), as well as Chrome OS. Figma also has native Desktop Apps…
Tips for a better developer workflow in Figma
Here's a few tips many of our users have found helpful in their own developer handoff processes.
Using the Color Picker
You can find all tools related to Color in the Properties Panel. The Color menu will only be shown once a relevant layer or object is selected. Once opened, the Color Picker will allow you to view,…
Sharing Files and Projects
In Figma, you have a section for your personal files as well as sections for any teams you have created or been invited to. Sharing Personal Files When you create a new file in your personal space it…
What would you like to learn more about working with type in…
I'm working on a post around typography in Figma and would love to hear your thoughts on what I should cover. Examples:
Figma Livestream — From Sketch to Figma
Join Thomas Lowry and Josh Dunsterville for a Figma live stream to talk about some the differences between Sketch and Figma and how you can get up to speed q...
Figma - Designer Advocate
At Figma we are creating a community of practice where our users can connect, learn, and advance their skills through sharing with each other. Our Designer Advocates are at the core of our Figma…
5 ways to level up your prototyping workflow in Figma
Accelerate your prototyping workflow with these handy tips
Looking to improve your Figma workflow? Check out our updated user forum
We’re relaunching our online forum with a new channel structure, a clearer set of guidelines, and community focused content like AMA’s, livestreams, and more!
Some Tips for Getting Started with Styles, Components, and Libraries
Libraries can be intimidating at first. There are so many fully-baked design systems in the wild today, that the barrier to starting can feel unsourmountable.…
Importing Files to Figma
Moving files between tools doesn't need to be painful. You can import a range of different file types into Figma. This includes entire design files from Sketch or Figma, as well as Image and Vector…
Multiplayer Live — Type in Figma
Join Josh Dunsterville and Thomas Lowry as they take a quick walk through about typography in Figma. We'll show you what is different in our recent update to...