[VIP] Designing in Figma

Get the most out of Figma. Create future-proof layouts and design systems at scale.

This book is a practical guide to Figma, demonstrating how to create layouts that will evolve over time, build design systems at scale, and stay organized and efficient in the process. The author spent a year collecting tips and recommendations for the book, while writing a regular newsletter about Figma.

Every topic is thoroughly researched and explained in-depth, so even experienced designers can learn a few things and save time:

• Learn the power of shapes and Vector Networks.
  
• Create resizable layouts that adapt to changes.
• Construct Components and Variants based on a few core principles.
• Keep design elements consistent with reusable Styles.
• Use real data in design mockups.
• Export assets and avoid surprises with SVG.

Learn more at figmabook.com

152-page handcrafted PDF and EPUB with over 220 illustrations and screenshots:

Table of Contents

1. GETTING STARTED

• State of Design Tools
  
• Why Switch to Figma?
• Browser vs. Desktop App
• Interface
• Color Spaces

2. BASIC ELEMENTS

• Move Tools
• Shape Tools
• Vector Editing Toolset
• Boolean Groups
• Masks
• Fill, Stroke, and Effects
• Text
• Exports

3. CREATING LAYOUTS

• Tidying Up and Smart Selection
• Groups and Frames
• Constraints
• Layout Grid
• Rulers and Guides
• Auto Layout
• Pages
• Links

4. BUILDING A DESIGN SYSTEM

• Components (Updated with Variants)
• Styles
• Team Library
• Version History

5. WORKING WITH DATA