Figma Designer Advocate Lauren Andres shares her tips for streamlining handoff.

5 Things Designers Need to Know for a Smooth Handoff | Figma Blog

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Recently came an interesting task, changing custom SVG, to a Webflow project for the animation. I thought it was no big deal, opened a Figma, took the source code of the SVG, threw it in and .... didn't work 😔 Researching the problem, it turned out that the library that animates SVG works directly with rect elements inside the same SVG. Well again no problem I thought :), let's just rename all layers to Rect and we'll be happy. Renamed, I looked at the SVG source code and I don't see rect :( Then, I sat down much more comfortably in my chair and started researching more efficiently. It turned out that for SVG to understand the elements we want to animate as recr we need to draw them.... drum roll - through Frames. Started testing, and everything works. But now there is another problem: How to automate this process? We already have a lot of drawn illustrations, and we don't want to redo them. Well, since we are working in Frames, we have found a way out, need to create the plugin that will wrap all elements in frames. The source code of the Plugin: const selectedNodes = figma.currentPage.selection;

if (selectedNodes.length === 0) {
  figma.notify("Please select at least one layer.");
} else {
  selectedNodes.forEach(node => {
    const frame = figma.createFrame();
    frame.resize(node.width, node.height);
    frame.x = node.x;
    frame.y = node.y;
    frame.appendChild(node);
    node.x = 0;
    node.y = 0;
  });

  figma.notify("All selected layers are wrapped in frames!");
}

figma.closePlugin(); or download the project on GitHub :-) Result: 30 minutes of code and all animations work, work for the future is done. Conclusion: if you can't find interesting tasks, they will find you themselves. Automate everything :) Recently came an interesting task, changing custom SVG, to a Webflow project for the animation. I thought it was no big deal, opened a Figma, took the source code of the SVG, threw it in and .... didn't work 😔 didn't work didn't work Researching the problem, it turned out that the library that animates SVG works directly with rect elements inside the same SVG. Well again no problem I thought :), let's just rename all layers to Rect and we'll be happy. rect Renamed, I looked at the SVG source code and I don't see rect :( rect Then, I sat down much more comfortably in my chair and started researching more efficiently. It turned out that for SVG to understand the elements we want to animate as recr we need to draw them.... drum roll - through Frames. recr Started testing, and everything works. But now there is another problem: How to automate this process? How to automate this process? We already have a lot of drawn illustrations, and we don't want to redo them. Well, since we are working in Frames, we have found a way out, need to create the plugin that will wrap all elements in frames. plugin The source code of the Plugin: const selectedNodes = figma.currentPage.selection;

if (selectedNodes.length === 0) {
  figma.notify("Please select at least one layer.");
} else {
  selectedNodes.forEach(node => {
    const frame = figma.createFrame();
    frame.resize(node.width, node.height);
    frame.x = node.x;
    frame.y = node.y;
    frame.appendChild(node);
    node.x = 0;
    node.y = 0;
  });

  figma.notify("All selected layers are wrapped in frames!");
}

figma.closePlugin(); const selectedNodes = figma.currentPage.selection;

if (selectedNodes.length === 0) {
  figma.notify("Please select at least one layer.");
} else {
  selectedNodes.forEach(node => {
    const frame = figma.createFrame();
    frame.resize(node.width, node.height);
    frame.x = node.x;
    frame.y = node.y;
    frame.appendChild(node);
    node.x = 0;
    node.y = 0;
  });

  figma.notify("All selected layers are wrapped in frames!");
}

figma.closePlugin(); or download the project on GitHub :-) GitHub Result: 30 minutes of code and all animations work, work for the future is done. Conclusion: if you can't find interesting tasks, they will find you themselves. Automate everything :)

Tutorial: How to Turn Figma Files to SVG with Rect Elements

Падручнік: як ператварыць файлы Figma у SVG з элементамі Rect

Урок: Как да превърнете Figma файлове в SVG с Rect елементи

Tutorial: Cómo convertir archivos Figma a SVG con elementos Rect

آموزش: نحوه تبدیل فایل های Figma به SVG با عناصر Rect

Tutorial: Ki jan yo vire fichye Figma nan SVG ak eleman Rect

Tutorial: come trasformare i file Figma in SVG con elementi Rect

מדריך: כיצד להפוך קבצי Figma ל-SVG עם רכיבי Rect

チュートリアル: Figma ファイルを Rect 要素付きの SVG に変換する方法

Упатство: Како да ги претворите Figma-датотеките во SVG со Rect Elements

Samouczek: Jak przekształcić pliki Figma do formatu SVG za pomocą elementów Rect

Tutorial: Si t'i ktheni skedarët Figma në SVG me Elemente Rect

Qo'llanma: Figma fayllarini to'g'ri elementlar bilan SVGga qanday aylantirish mumkin

No Way, It’s Not Possible… The UX team typically doesn’t consist of engineers. When a task seems simple, they ask many questions, but when it's complex, they can often expect a quick turnaround. The irony, amirite? But You Can Try😂 If you have a legacy enterprise solution, your UX team probably wants to update how it looks. In my experience, every 3-5 years, the UX team either adds or removes padding between components or changes component/input sizes. To make these updates easier, I suggest using tokens. Depending on your budget and needs, you can choose between Figma’s native tokens or the Tokens Studio plugin. There are probably more plugins out there, but I’ve only worked with Tokens Studio as it’s popular and feature-rich. Here’s a detailed comparison of the two options: Feature

Figma Tokens (Native)

Tokens Studio Plugin



Color Tokens

✅ Yes

✅ Yes



Typography Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Spacing Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Shadow Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Border Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Opacity Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Radius Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Sizing Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Composite Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes (e.g., Semantic Tokens)



Token Relationships

❌ No

✅ Yes



Dynamic Values

❌ No

✅ Yes



Versioning

❌ No (file-level)

✅ Yes



External Syncing

❌ No

✅ Yes (e.g., GitHub)



Custom Export Formats

❌ No

✅ Yes



Conditional Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Integrated Experience

✅ Yes

❌ No (plugin required)



Learning Curve

✅ Low

⚠️ Moderate to High



Native Support in Figma designs

✅ Yes

❌ No With this, I hope you can make informed decisions as your business needs requires. What to do? Your UX team can create tokens for things like colors, font sizes, and spacing. Then, when they need to change padding, they only have to adjust the token sizes. They check that everything works in UX, and then the application can be updated. No matter which tool you choose, the main idea is to have tokens in place. Architecture Here’s the architecture we used in my project: The UX team updates the tokens.
The dev team reviews the tokens to ensure they’re exported correctly from Figma.
Before updating the entire app, testing these changes locally and in a test environment makes sense. That’s why we have manual package updates and no CI pipeline for this process. Conclusion For big legacy applications with long lifespans, it makes sense to implement tokens. Tokens serve as a language between the UX and dev teams, ensuring that UX can quickly make changes and catch bugs earlier in the process. No Way, It’s Not Possible… The UX team typically doesn’t consist of engineers. When a task seems simple, they ask many questions, but when it's complex, they can often expect a quick turnaround. The irony, amirite? But You Can Try😂 If you have a legacy enterprise solution, your UX team probably wants to update how it looks. In my experience, every 3-5 years, the UX team either adds or removes padding between components or changes component/input sizes. To make these updates easier, I suggest using tokens. Depending on your budget and needs, you can choose between Figma’s native tokens or the Tokens Studio plugin. There are probably more plugins out there, but I’ve only worked with Tokens Studio as it’s popular and feature-rich. Here’s a detailed comparison of the two options: Here’s a detailed comparison of the two options: Feature

Figma Tokens (Native)

Tokens Studio Plugin



Color Tokens

✅ Yes

✅ Yes



Typography Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Spacing Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Shadow Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Border Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Opacity Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Radius Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Sizing Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Composite Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes (e.g., Semantic Tokens)



Token Relationships

❌ No

✅ Yes



Dynamic Values

❌ No

✅ Yes



Versioning

❌ No (file-level)

✅ Yes



External Syncing

❌ No

✅ Yes (e.g., GitHub)



Custom Export Formats

❌ No

✅ Yes



Conditional Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes



Integrated Experience

✅ Yes

❌ No (plugin required)



Learning Curve

✅ Low

⚠️ Moderate to High



Native Support in Figma designs

✅ Yes

❌ No Feature

Figma Tokens (Native)

Tokens Studio Plugin Color Tokens

✅ Yes

✅ Yes Typography Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Spacing Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Shadow Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Border Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Opacity Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Radius Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Sizing Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Composite Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes (e.g., Semantic Tokens) Token Relationships

❌ No

✅ Yes Dynamic Values

❌ No

✅ Yes Versioning

❌ No (file-level)

✅ Yes External Syncing

❌ No

✅ Yes (e.g., GitHub) Custom Export Formats

❌ No

✅ Yes Conditional Tokens

❌ No

✅ Yes Integrated Experience

✅ Yes

❌ No (plugin required) Learning Curve

✅ Low

⚠️ Moderate to High Native Support in Figma designs

✅ Yes

❌ No Feature Figma Tokens (Native) Tokens Studio Plugin Feature Feature Figma Tokens (Native) Figma Tokens (Native) Tokens Studio Plugin Tokens Studio Plugin Color Tokens ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Color Tokens Color Tokens Color Tokens ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Typography Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Typography Tokens Typography Tokens Typography Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Spacing Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Spacing Tokens Spacing Tokens Spacing Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Shadow Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Shadow Tokens Shadow Tokens Shadow Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Border Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Border Tokens Border Tokens Border Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Opacity Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Opacity Tokens Opacity Tokens Opacity Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Radius Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Radius Tokens Radius Tokens Radius Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Sizing Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Sizing Tokens Sizing Tokens Sizing Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Composite Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes (e.g., Semantic Tokens) Composite Tokens Composite Tokens Composite Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes (e.g., Semantic Tokens) ✅ Yes (e.g., Semantic Tokens) Token Relationships ❌ No ✅ Yes Token Relationships Token Relationships Token Relationships ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Dynamic Values ❌ No ✅ Yes Dynamic Values Dynamic Values Dynamic Values ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Versioning ❌ No (file-level) ✅ Yes Versioning Versioning Versioning ❌ No (file-level) ❌ No (file-level) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes External Syncing ❌ No ✅ Yes (e.g., GitHub) External Syncing External Syncing External Syncing ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes (e.g., GitHub) ✅ Yes (e.g., GitHub) Custom Export Formats ❌ No ✅ Yes Custom Export Formats Custom Export Formats Custom Export Formats ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Conditional Tokens ❌ No ✅ Yes Conditional Tokens Conditional Tokens Conditional Tokens ❌ No ❌ No ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Integrated Experience ✅ Yes ❌ No (plugin required) Integrated Experience Integrated Experience Integrated Experience ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No (plugin required) ❌ No (plugin required) Learning Curve ✅ Low ⚠️ Moderate to High Learning Curve Learning Curve Learning Curve ✅ Low ✅ Low ⚠️ Moderate to High ⚠️ Moderate to High Native Support in Figma designs ✅ Yes ❌ No Native Support in Figma designs Native Support in Figma designs Native Support in Figma designs ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No With this, I hope you can make informed decisions as your business needs requires. What to do? Your UX team can create tokens for things like colors, font sizes, and spacing. Then, when they need to change padding, they only have to adjust the token sizes. They check that everything works in UX, and then the application can be updated. No matter which tool you choose, the main idea is to have tokens in place. Architecture Here’s the architecture we used in my project: The UX team updates the tokens. The dev team reviews the tokens to ensure they’re exported correctly from Figma. Before updating the entire app, testing these changes locally and in a test environment makes sense. That’s why we have manual package updates and no CI pipeline for this process. The UX team updates the tokens. The dev team reviews the tokens to ensure they’re exported correctly from Figma. Before updating the entire app, testing these changes locally and in a test environment makes sense. That’s why we have manual package updates and no CI pipeline for this process. Conclusion For big legacy applications with long lifespans, it makes sense to implement tokens. Tokens serve as a language between the UX and dev teams, ensuring that UX can quickly make changes and catch bugs earlier in the process.

Simplifying UX Updates in Legacy Applications with Tokens: Figma vs. Tokens Studio

This is gonna be a guide to bookmark for anyone who uses Figma! The ultimate design tool, Figma is the new talk of the town, no matter if you are a designer, UI/UX expert or frontend developer. But you might feel like there's still more to find out. I must admit, you are correct! Figma is full of unexplored features that can turn you into a full-fledged designing powerhouse. So, this blog will simplify some amazing tricks and quick ways you may not have discovered yet in Figma. Now, without further ado, let’s improve your abilities in Figma and amaze your design peers (or simply feel like a professional yourself). Mastering Navigation and View Having confusion within your Figma document? Bid farewell to never-ending scrolling and zooming! Figma includes intelligent built-in shortcuts to help you navigate your design like an expert. Jump to Specific Frames Instead of searching for the frames manually, use key shortcuts to quickly access the "Go to Frame." Dialog: ⌘ + Option + G (Mac) or Ctrl + Alt + G (Windows). Enter the name of the frame, and there you have it! You are present. Zoom Like a Boss To get rid of the clumsy zoom feature, you may: Press and hold ⌘ (Command) (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) while pressing the + or - key to adjust zoom levels.
And to zoom even more quickly, press ⌘ (Command) on a Mac or Ctrl on Windows and use your mouse wheel to scroll. Navigate with Keyboard Arrows Here is an easy way to easily navigate through your design. Utilize the directional keys to move in various directions: left, right, up, and down. Merge this with the zoom shortcuts mentioned earlier for complete control. Use Keyboard Shortcuts in the Smartest Way Mastering Figma's keyboard shortcuts will help you save time and become a more efficient designer. Here are some hacks that will enhance your workflow: To get a duplicate of an item, just choose it and press ⌘ (Command) + D (Mac) or Ctrl + D (Windows) to create an exact duplicate next to the original.
Using the keyboard shortcuts, you may perfectly align the layout easily.
Select multiple elements and use the arrow keys to move them closer together. Also if you want additional control, then just press and hold the Shift key and at the same time adjust for precise placement at the pixel level.
To bring a layer closer to the front, press ⌘ (Command) + [ on a Mac or Ctrl + [ on Windows. Or if you want to push a layer further back, press ⌘ (Command) + ] on a Mac or Ctrl + ] on Windows.
Dealing with an intricate design can become overpowering. Easily show and hide layers by pressing ⌘ (Command) + Shift + H on a Mac or Ctrl + Shift + H on Windows. This helps maintain a tidy layers panel and allows you to concentrate on particular sections. Tame Your Layers Like a Pro If you're not cautious, Figma layers can easily become a disorderly jumble. Don't fret; keyboard shortcuts are here to save the day as your hero for managing layers. Here’s how you explore deeply nested layers: Press Enter (Mac) or Return (Windows) to enter a group or frame, and press Shift + Enter (Mac) or Shift + Return (Windows) to exit back out.
If you want to access particular layers, click on them while holding down ⌘ (Command) on a Mac or Ctrl on Windows. And to deselect a layer just Press and click the same key once more.
Renaming a layer can also be done quicker than by double-clicking its name. Choose the layer and hit F2 (on the majority of keyboards). This immediately activates the rename mode, saving you valuable clicks.
Looking to easily organize multiple layers at once? Press ⌘ (Command) + G (Mac) or Ctrl + G (Windows) after choosing all of them. Disappeared! The group formed immediately. Make Use of Components Figma components serve as the foundational elements of a properly structured design system. After you become proficient at making and utilizing components, you can organize your work process and maintain uniformity in your designs. However, Figma's capabilities extend even more with plugins. These impactful extensions give you an edge to use Figma’s capabilities, turning you into a design master. Picture making a button once and seeing it immediately and automatically change in your design. That is the enchantment of components! Components guarantee uniformity, reduce time spent, and let you easily implement changes. Figma's collection of plugins is a valuable resource with a multitude of tools to improve your design workflow. For instance, If you need placeholder text, user flows, or compressed assets, there's a plugin available for all those tasks! You may dig deeper by checking out the plugin repository and uncover valuable tools that can simplify your experience with Figma. Must-Have Plugins for Figma Figma has the potential to become even stronger with the addition of plugins. These convenient plugins/add-ons provide additional features and capabilities. Let's check out some plugins that may help you in the future. Content Reel The content reel incorporates life-like content into your designs. This allows you to create random user avatars, placeholder text, and placeholder images quickly and easily. No more wasting time looking for stock images or writing placeholder text. Component Collector Component Collector lets you add hundreds of high-quality Figma components with a single click. Simply get “Componen" and paste it directly into Figma. It's free to try, and the sign-up process is a breeze with no password required. Autoflow Autoflow is the best and easiest Figma plugin for creating quick user flows. With Autoflow, you can design user flows in no time by simply creating shapes and connecting them within Figma. Zeplin Cooperation is essential! Zeplin makes it easy to create style guides and handoff designs with detailed specs, facilitating communication between designers and developers. Developers can find all necessary resources in one convenient location, streamlining the development process for all involved. Copy & Paste Like a Pro Sharing design elements across different Figma files may occasionally seem like a tedious task. But here’s a hack! Figma lets you copy anything and paste it anywhere you want, even from one file to another. There is no need to be concerned about styles or components being lost during translation. Figma ensures a smooth transfer of everything, which saves time and maintains design consistency across projects. Smooth Exporting and Handoff Figma extends beyond design alone. It manages your entire design directories and assists you in transferring your designs for development! By clicking once, you can produce details for inspection. This essentially provides developers with a preview of the code used in your design elements. Key Takeaways! Navigating Figma becomes easy by mastering keyboard shortcuts for accessing frames, zooming, and utilizing arrow keys.
Keyboard shortcuts make your design tasks more efficient. From copying items to achieving precise positioning and organizing layer hierarchy, they will help you save a significant amount of time.
Control your layers by using shortcuts to easily navigate through nested layers, select and deselect quickly, rename instantly, and group multiple layers in no time.
Utilize the component's potential to establish an orderly design system. Design a button one time and make sure it updates in all locations, saving time and guaranteeing uniformity.
Explore Figma's plugin library to enhance your productivity, such as creating filler content and incorporating stunning visuals. "In vision, the designer sees the thing which ought to be, not the thing which is." - Saul Bass Signing off for now, but I will surely have some more guides for you guys in the future! Happy Designing… This is gonna be a guide to bookmark for anyone who uses Figma! The ultimate design tool, Figma is the new talk of the town, no matter if you are a designer, UI/UX expert or frontend developer. This is gonna be a guide to bookmark for anyone who uses Figma! The ultimate design tool, Figma is the new talk of the town, no matter if you are a designer, UI/UX expert or frontend developer. UI/UX But you might feel like there's still more to find out. I must admit, you are correct! Figma is full of unexplored features that can turn you into a full-fledged designing powerhouse. Figma So, this blog will simplify some amazing tricks and quick ways you may not have discovered yet in Figma. Now, without further ado, let’s improve your abilities in Figma and amaze your design peers (or simply feel like a professional yourself). Mastering Navigation and View Having confusion within your Figma document? Bid farewell to never-ending scrolling and zooming! Figma includes intelligent built-in shortcuts to help you navigate your design like an expert. Jump to Specific Frames Instead of searching for the frames manually, use key shortcuts to quickly access the "Go to Frame." Dialog: ⌘ + Option + G (Mac) or Ctrl + Alt + G (Windows). Enter the name of the frame, and there you have it! You are present. Zoom Like a Boss To get rid of the clumsy zoom feature, you may: Press and hold ⌘ (Command) (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) while pressing the + or - key to adjust zoom levels. And to zoom even more quickly, press ⌘ (Command) on a Mac or Ctrl on Windows and use your mouse wheel to scroll. Press and hold ⌘ (Command) (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) while pressing the + or - key to adjust zoom levels. And to zoom even more quickly, press ⌘ (Command) on a Mac or Ctrl on Windows and use your mouse wheel to scroll. Navigate with Keyboard Arrows Here is an easy way to easily navigate through your design. Utilize the directional keys to move in various directions: left, right, up, and down. Merge this with the zoom shortcuts mentioned earlier for complete control. Use Keyboard Shortcuts in the Smartest Way Mastering Figma's keyboard shortcuts will help you save time and become a more efficient designer. Here are some hacks that will enhance your workflow: To get a duplicate of an item, just choose it and press ⌘ (Command) + D (Mac) or Ctrl + D (Windows) to create an exact duplicate next to the original. Using the keyboard shortcuts, you may perfectly align the layout easily. Select multiple elements and use the arrow keys to move them closer together. Also if you want additional control, then just press and hold the Shift key and at the same time adjust for precise placement at the pixel level. To bring a layer closer to the front, press ⌘ (Command) + [ on a Mac or Ctrl + [ on Windows. Or if you want to push a layer further back, press ⌘ (Command) + ] on a Mac or Ctrl + ] on Windows. Dealing with an intricate design can become overpowering. Easily show and hide layers by pressing ⌘ (Command) + Shift + H on a Mac or Ctrl + Shift + H on Windows. This helps maintain a tidy layers panel and allows you to concentrate on particular sections. To get a duplicate of an item, just choose it and press ⌘ (Command) + D (Mac) or Ctrl + D (Windows) to create an exact duplicate next to the original. Using the keyboard shortcuts, you may perfectly align the layout easily. Select multiple elements and use the arrow keys to move them closer together. Also if you want additional control, then just press and hold the Shift key and at the same time adjust for precise placement at the pixel level. To bring a layer closer to the front, press ⌘ (Command) + [ on a Mac or Ctrl + [ on Windows. Or if you want to push a layer further back, press ⌘ (Command) + ] on a Mac or Ctrl + ] on Windows. Dealing with an intricate design can become overpowering. Easily show and hide layers by pressing ⌘ (Command) + Shift + H on a Mac or Ctrl + Shift + H on Windows. This helps maintain a tidy layers panel and allows you to concentrate on particular sections. Tame Your Layers Like a Pro If you're not cautious, Figma layers can easily become a disorderly jumble. Don't fret; keyboard shortcuts are here to save the day as your hero for managing layers. Here’s how you explore deeply nested layers: Press Enter (Mac) or Return (Windows) to enter a group or frame, and press Shift + Enter (Mac) or Shift + Return (Windows) to exit back out. If you want to access particular layers, click on them while holding down ⌘ (Command) on a Mac or Ctrl on Windows. And to deselect a layer just Press and click the same key once more. Renaming a layer can also be done quicker than by double-clicking its name. Choose the layer and hit F2 (on the majority of keyboards). This immediately activates the rename mode, saving you valuable clicks. Looking to easily organize multiple layers at once? Press ⌘ (Command) + G (Mac) or Ctrl + G (Windows) after choosing all of them. Disappeared! The group formed immediately. Press Enter (Mac) or Return (Windows) to enter a group or frame, and press Shift + Enter (Mac) or Shift + Return (Windows) to exit back out. If you want to access particular layers, click on them while holding down ⌘ (Command) on a Mac or Ctrl on Windows. And to deselect a layer just Press and click the same key once more. Renaming a layer can also be done quicker than by double-clicking its name. Choose the layer and hit F2 (on the majority of keyboards). This immediately activates the rename mode, saving you valuable clicks. Looking to easily organize multiple layers at once? Press ⌘ (Command) + G (Mac) or Ctrl + G (Windows) after choosing all of them. Disappeared! The group formed immediately. Make Use of Components Figma components serve as the foundational elements of a properly structured design system. After you become proficient at making and utilizing components, you can organize your work process and maintain uniformity in your designs. However, Figma's capabilities extend even more with plugins . These impactful extensions give you an edge to use Figma’s capabilities, turning you into a design master. plugins Picture making a button once and seeing it immediately and automatically change in your design. That is the enchantment of components! Components guarantee uniformity, reduce time spent, and let you easily implement changes. Figma's collection of plugins is a valuable resource with a multitude of tools to improve your design workflow. For instance, If you need placeholder text, user flows, or compressed assets, there's a plugin available for all those tasks! You may dig deeper by checking out the plugin repository and uncover valuable tools that can simplify your experience with Figma. Must-Have Plugins for Figma Figma has the potential to become even stronger with the addition of plugins. These convenient plugins/add-ons provide additional features and capabilities. Let's check out some plugins that may help you in the future. Content Reel The content reel incorporates life-like content into your designs. This allows you to create random user avatars, placeholder text, and placeholder images quickly and easily. No more wasting time looking for stock images or writing placeholder text. Component Collector Component Collector lets you add hundreds of high-quality Figma components with a single click. Simply get “Componen" and paste it directly into Figma. It's free to try, and the sign-up process is a breeze with no password required. Autoflow Autoflow is the best and easiest Figma plugin for creating quick user flows. With Autoflow, you can design user flows in no time by simply creating shapes and connecting them within Figma. Zeplin Cooperation is essential! Zeplin makes it easy to create style guides and handoff designs with detailed specs, facilitating communication between designers and developers. Developers can find all necessary resources in one convenient location, streamlining the development process for all involved. Copy & Paste Like a Pro Sharing design elements across different Figma files may occasionally seem like a tedious task. But here’s a hack! Figma lets you copy anything and paste it anywhere you want, even from one file to another. There is no need to be concerned about styles or components being lost during translation. Figma ensures a smooth transfer of everything, which saves time and maintains design consistency across projects. Smooth Exporting and Handoff Figma extends beyond design alone. It manages your entire design directories and assists you in transferring your designs for development! By clicking once, you can produce details for inspection. This essentially provides developers with a preview of the code used in your design elements. Key Takeaways! Navigating Figma becomes easy by mastering keyboard shortcuts for accessing frames, zooming, and utilizing arrow keys. Keyboard shortcuts make your design tasks more efficient. From copying items to achieving precise positioning and organizing layer hierarchy, they will help you save a significant amount of time. Control your layers by using shortcuts to easily navigate through nested layers, select and deselect quickly, rename instantly, and group multiple layers in no time. Utilize the component's potential to establish an orderly design system. Design a button one time and make sure it updates in all locations, saving time and guaranteeing uniformity. Explore Figma's plugin library to enhance your productivity, such as creating filler content and incorporating stunning visuals. Navigating Figma becomes easy by mastering keyboard shortcuts for accessing frames, zooming, and utilizing arrow keys. Keyboard shortcuts make your design tasks more efficient. From copying items to achieving precise positioning and organizing layer hierarchy, they will help you save a significant amount of time. Control your layers by using shortcuts to easily navigate through nested layers, select and deselect quickly, rename instantly, and group multiple layers in no time. Utilize the component's potential to establish an orderly design system. Design a button one time and make sure it updates in all locations, saving time and guaranteeing uniformity. Explore Figma's plugin library to enhance your productivity, such as creating filler content and incorporating stunning visuals. "In vision, the designer sees the thing which ought to be, not the thing which is." "In vision, the designer sees the thing which ought to be, not the thing which is." - Saul Bass - Saul Bass Signing off for now, but I will surely have some more guides for you guys in the future! Happy Designing…

Figma Hacks and Shortcuts You Didn't Know About

Let’s talk about how to add icons to a website from . Figma Checking the layouts created by layout artists and developers, I often encounter issues with adding icons to a website, which can result in an awkward appearance. Icons are sometimes added as PNG images or replaced with similar ones from Font Awesome. Trust me, navigating this situation can be quite challenging. HTML In this regard, I would like to make sense of it and share, in sufficient detail, how best to add icons to your website from the Figma layout. There are plenty of ways, and the choice of a specific method depends on the project itself and the designer who is responsible for the layout. This is what we are going to talk about! Method #1: Export the Icons to an SVG Format and Embed Them Either As Code, as an Image or as a CSS Property For this, we select the icon in Figma and click on export to SVG format, save it to our project, and paste it into our website: 
<img src="image/icons/icons-refresh.svg" alt="">


<svg width="23" height="23" viewBox="0 0 23 23" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
	<path d="m 421.316,734.84 c -325.7222,0 -421.31990625,100.48 -421.31990625,379.19 v 346.8 c 0,278.74 95.59770625,379.22 421.31990625,379.22 H 1192.67 V 1630.99 H 421.316 c -142.597,0 -176.632,-42.15 -176.632,-170.16 v -74.55 H 1186.21 V 1190.21 H 244.684 v -77.78 c 0,-132.899 32.421,-168.539 176.632,-168.539 H 1192.67 V 734.84 H 421.316" fill="white"/>
</svg>


<span class="icons-refresh"></span>

<style>
    .icon-refresh {
        display: inline-block;
        position: relative;
        height: 16px;
        width: 16px;
        background-position: center;
        background-size: 100%;
        background-image: url('image/icons-refresh.svg');
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }
</style> This option is obvious, simple, and works well enough. However, there are 2 very unpleasant problems with this method is that if we use svg code, the code itself becomes quite large since the icon can be very complex in terms of colors and the number of vectors inside. The first problem is that if we connect the icon in this way, it becomes problematic for us to change its color through CSS or even JS. We will have to export a duplicate icon with a different color. As for the object tag, the link will not work properly at all if we wrap it in the tag. The second problem <a> There is another : we cannot set the icon size through the font-size property (i.e. we do not inherit the font size). Thus, you have to waste your time on setting width and height. small drawback Perhaps the only is that the option is quite simple and saves a little time for small projects. benefit Therefore, this option is suitable when there are not many icons in the layout (i.e. a maximum of 3-5 pieces) and their colors do not change anywhere (for example, on hover or in a layout theme). Method #2: Create 1 file with all the icons. This can also be referred to as Icon texture. This option also involves exporting icons to svg or png format but in one file, where all the icons will be of the same size. This is a rather old method, but you need to know about it. I know for sure that VKontakte used this method for a very long time. After the redesign, they abandoned this method in favor of SVG + JS. For example, social media icons: Writing the code for the and icons: Facebook Instagram <span class="icons icons_facebook"></span>
<span class="icons icons_instagram"></span>

<style>
    .icons {
        display: inline-block;
        position: relative;
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        background-image: url('imgs/socials-pack.svg');
        background-size: 290px;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }

    .icons_instagram {
        background-position: 240px 0;
    }
</style> Here, we also have 2 problems: , it can take a long time for us to prepare the CSS properties. First is that it is also very problematic to change colors. You will have to export as many duplicate icons as you need colors. The second problem However, there is 1 nice benefit. We get small HTML code since we use only one class to add an icon. The option should be used with caution, taking into account the specifics of the project; for example, if we want to make a plugin with emoticons for a chat). In other situations, you need to use other options. Method #3: Use a ready-made icon service. Here you need to ask your designer where the icons are taken from. Let’s make a brief excursion away from the main topic: you should always ask your designer about what icons you need, where the images come from, where to get the font, etc. It often happens that icons are taken from some service that allows you to add icons through styles or scripts. In Figma, designers often use the Iconify service. Also, some designers use icons that can be exported directly to the website, for example, EvaIcons. An example of exporting from Iconify: <script src="https://code.iconify.design/2/2.1.1/iconify.min.js"></script>
<span class="iconify" data-icon="ci:refresh-01"></span> Here I’m going to start with the pros: firstly, we can easily and quickly add all the icons to the website; secondly, it is easy to change the color of the icon by using the color property in CSS; thirdly, the size of the icon is inherited from the font and we can change it by using the font-size property; and in general, our html code looks neat, the icons occupy 1 line. Perhaps the only is that we connect a third-party service/library, which causes a lot of extra code. However, it’s the little things, especially if the project is on a deadline. This option should be used if there are more than 5 icons in the layout and their colors do not change anywhere. drawback Method #4: Turn all the icons into an icon font In this case, you’re out of luck since the designer used icons that cannot be exported directly to the website (what a bad man). What we do: we export all icons to svg format (it would be better if they were all black, written in the Latin script without any symbols or the word “icon”); we send them to the icomoon service (to save a lot of time). Your icons must be filled. The service does not work with strokes, and it will warn you if some icon is stroked; we generate an icon font and get a ready-made CSS file and a thumbnail with icons. Our code: <link rel="stylesheet" href="fonts/icomoon/style.css">

<i class="icons-refresh"></i>

<button class="button">Button with icon</button>

<style>
    .button:before {
        font-family: 'icomoon', sans-serif;
        content: '\e90a';
    }
</style> I would like to highlight the following pros: the ability to easily change the color by using the CSS  color property; the ability to set the size of the icon by using the font size (i.e. the icon inherits the font size); a small html code since we only use 1 small class to add the icon; simple icon support (to easily add and remove icons from our arsenal); we save space by having only those icons and code that we need (as opposed to using a ready-made solution, where there may be more than a hundred icons). The cons are: we spend a little more time preparing the icon font; it is important for us to ensure that the icons are filled rather than stroked. This option is suitable when there are a lot of icons in the layout and their colors can change. Conclusion My dear friends! Believe me, all this is enough for you to learn how to correctly add any icons to any website. After all, the html layout must match the layout in Figma, while maintaining performance and code quality.

4 Ways to Add Icons from Figma to Your Website

A recent addition to ’s toolkit has caused quite a stir among its myriad of users and for a good reason. If there ever was an easy way to improve collaboration between designers and developers, Figma’s Dev Mode could be it. Figma What we get in the Dev Mode is a handy - albeit still a bit raw - tool for navigating and inspecting designs. Its main goal is to help designers and their arch nemeses developers translate designs into code. To understand the perks of this new feature, let’s take a step back and examine the reasons that led to the necessity of bridging the dreaded gap between developers and designers. Why Do Designers and Developers Need Figma’s Dev Mode? Frictions between developers and designers rarely - if ever - result in a coherent usable product. And those frictions are more common than people are willing to admit. No wonder there are tons of articles written on the issue of bridging this gap and restoring peace between the two parties. So what are the main roadblocks that keep the developers and designers from collaborating efficiently? Image-based prototypes. Granted, there are few other ways a designer can communicate their vision of an interface to a developer. Still, image-based designs are not exactly known for their fidelity and functionality. Moreover, they are often hard to interpret or even to navigate through. Undisclosed decisions. Designers usually have solid reasons for wanting a component - or an entire product - to look the way it does. The bad thing is that they usually neglect to communicate this to the development team. So don’t get frustrated if your design choices are viewed more as guidelines and not laws. Lack of source of truth. Since developers and designers speak different languages, think in alien terms, and rely on their truths, it’s hard to connect. Want to create a proper product? Then you need a system that you can all use as the one source of truth. Figma’s Dev Mode seems to promise a solution to these issues, and perhaps others that are not as obvious. I will now take a closer look at what the new and much-talked-about mode has in store for the perpetually-conflicting teams. Why Designers Will Love Figma’s Dev Mode I won't be going into too much detail theory-wise, as the Dev Mode is very reminiscent of the Inspector panel. Instead, I’ll focus on a more practical approach. So, how can you improve your handoff to designers without becoming a dev yourself? The feature I enjoy the most is the tool. With it, you’ll be able to see how the chosen element has evolved. You’ll find the same one in the Abstract. There are two options for viewing the changes - the standard side-by-side view and the overlay option that makes it possible to see those changes that are not quite as obvious. Track All the Changes To do that, select any component and click . Then select the object you want to view the changes made to. This tool is very similar to that of Abstract and will be beneficial to both dev and designer teams as they’ll be able to preview changes right in the current file. Compare with Previous Version Another thing I enjoy a lot is the feature. Once a certain design is done, select the artboard and click the upper toolbar button. This will highlight the frame, which in turn will signal to the dev that the frame is - you guessed it - ready for development. You no longer need to leave any comments, which in and of itself is a great timesaver. Ready for Dev While creating a component, you can in the Description window in Component Configuration, both for other designers and for developers. Once in the Dev Mode, the latter will see the guidelines in the right-hand panel of the Component submenu. write guidelines The Open in allows you to open a certain component and alter its properties (the pursuit of perfection never ends, right?) Your fiddling won’t alter the whole design and cause the dev team to riot. The feature allows devs to check all the properties assigned to a component and to - what’s more - play with each of them to check all the edge cases. Playground feature Open in Playground In case you need to communicate an important piece of information regarding a certain component, you can now do it with the . Find it in the toolbar above, type in the vital information, and rest assured - it won’t be missed by the dev. This is much more useful than regular comments and allows designers to provide guidelines directly for the layout design. Annotation feature Why Devs Will Love  Figma’s Dev Mode Since the Dev Mode is aimed at a faster and easier transition of design into code, developers might also benefit considerably from this new feature. Let’s look at what handy tools and perks Dev Mode has brought them. Devs can - pixels and Rems - with ease. The latter comes in handy if you want to create a scalable component. switch between measurement units In case you need , Figma now gives you direct access to it. By selecting the whole layout, devs will be able to see all the possible exportable assets. The only thing left to do is to click a button and select the format. to export an asset from a project Last but not least, . This means that each Jira ticket can be connected to the designs. The dev team will have access to the designs swiftly and easily. the Dev Mode allows you to connect to Jira And there you have it! Granted, Figma’s Dev Mode is too much of a raw product to be the cure-all for bridging the gap between devs and designers, but at least it is an impressive and much-praised step in the right direction. If your main goal as a designer is to improve your handoff flow with the development team, Dev Mode is a worthy addition to Figma as your go-to tool. If you are a developer, then you’ll appreciate a more coherent prototype from the designers. Whichever side you are on, Figma’s Dev Mode still seems like a worthy investment. That’s right, . As of January 31, 2024, this mode is now secured behind a paywall. Still, since it saves you time (and time is and will always be a valuable resource). Money shouldn’t be an issue, right? investment

Dev Mode in Figma: A Game-Changer in Design-Developer Relations

Are you tired of spending countless hours and resources on developing mobile apps from scratch? Look no further, as a revolutionary solution is here to turn your dreams into reality. Introducing no-code platforms that effortlessly transform your Figma designs into functional mobile apps. With the increasing demand for mobile applications, businesses are constantly seeking cost-effective and efficient ways to bring their ideas to life. Traditional app development can be time-consuming and requires technical expertise. However, no-code platforms eliminate these barriers by allowing designers to seamlessly convert their Figma designs into fully functional mobile apps without writing a single line of code. Imagine being able to bring your app ideas to life without the need for complex coding languages. No-code platforms enable you to design, prototype, and deploy your app in a matter of minutes, drastically reducing development time and costs. Whether you are a developer looking to speed up your workflow or an entrepreneur with a vision, no-code platforms are the game-changers you've been waiting for. Stay tuned as we dive into the world of no-code platforms and discover how you can transform your Figma designs into functional mobile apps effortlessly. Say goodbye to coding roadblocks and hello to a faster, more cost-effective way to make your app dreams a reality. Benefits of Using No-Code Platforms for App Development No-code platforms have revolutionized the app development process, offering numerous benefits to both developers and entrepreneurs. Let's explore some of the key advantages of using no-code platforms for app development. First and foremost, no-code platforms eliminate the need for manual coding, making it accessible to individuals with little to no coding experience. This means that designers, entrepreneurs, and even marketing professionals can bring their app ideas to life without having to rely on developers or coding specialists. By removing the coding barrier, no-code platforms empower individuals to take control of the app development process. In addition, no-code platforms significantly reduce development time. Traditional app development involves coding each feature from scratch, which can be a time-consuming process. With no-code platforms, developers can leverage pre-built components and templates to quickly build and deploy functional apps. This not only accelerates the development process but also allows for rapid prototyping and iteration. Furthermore, no-code platforms offer cost-effective solutions for app development. Hiring developers or outsourcing app development can be expensive, especially for startups or small businesses with limited budgets. No-code platforms provide an affordable alternative by allowing businesses to create their apps in-house, without the need for additional resources or expensive development teams. This cost-saving aspect makes no-code platforms a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. In summary, the benefits of using no-code platforms for app development are numerous. From accessibility and reduced development time to cost-effectiveness, no-code platforms offer a powerful solution for turning app ideas into reality. Overview of Figma and Its Role in Designing Mobile Apps When it comes to designing mobile apps, Figma has emerged as a popular tool among designers and developers. Figma is a cloud-based design tool that allows for collaborative design, prototyping, and development. Its intuitive interface and powerful features have made it a go-to choice for many app designers. Figma offers a wide range of design capabilities, including the ability to create interactive prototypes and design system components. Its real-time collaboration feature enables multiple team members to work on a design simultaneously, making it ideal for remote teams or designers working in different time zones. One of the key advantages of using Figma for app design is its seamless integration with no-code platforms. Figma designs can be easily exported and imported into no-code platforms, allowing designers to transform their static designs into fully functional apps. This integration eliminates the need for manual coding and streamlines the app development process. In addition, Figma's design handoff feature enables designers to share their designs with developers, ensuring a smooth transition from design to development. This collaboration between designers and developers is crucial for creating a seamless user experience and ensuring that the final app aligns with the original design vision. Understanding the Process of Turning Figma Designs Into Functional Apps Using No-Code Platforms The process of turning Figma designs into functional apps using no-code platforms is relatively straightforward and requires no coding experience. Let's walk through the steps involved in transforming your Figma designs into fully functional mobile apps. Export your Figma designs: Start by exporting your Figma designs in a format compatible with the chosen no-code platform. Most no-code platforms support importing designs in popular formats like SVG or PNG. Ensure that your designs are properly organized, and include all necessary design assets. Import designs into the no-code platform: Once you have exported your Figma designs, import them into the selected no-code platform. This process may vary depending on the platform but typically involves uploading the design files and selecting the desired screens or components to import. Map design elements to interactive components: After importing your designs, it's time to map the design elements to interactive components. No-code platforms provide a range of pre-built components that can be customized to match your design. This step involves linking buttons, input fields, and other interactive elements to their corresponding screens or actions. Define app logic and functionality: Once the design elements are mapped to interactive components, it's time to define the app's logic and functionality. No-code platforms offer visual interfaces or drag-and-drop editors that allow you to configure app behavior without writing code. You can define user flows, add animations, and incorporate complex logic to create a fully functional app. Test and iterate: After configuring the app logic and functionality, it's crucial to test the app to ensure everything works as expected. No-code platforms typically offer built-in preview or testing capabilities that allow you to simulate the app's behavior on different devices and screen sizes. Use this opportunity to identify any issues or areas for improvement, and iterate on your design if necessary. Publish and deploy your app: Once you are satisfied with your app's design and functionality, it's time to publish and deploy your app. Most no-code platforms provide options to generate app binaries or deploy apps directly to app stores. Follow the platform-specific instructions to create app builds or publish your app to the desired app store. By following these steps, you can transform your Figma designs into fully functional mobile apps using no-code platforms. This streamlined process allows for rapid app development and iteration, empowering designers and entrepreneurs to bring their app ideas to life in a fraction of the time. No-Code Platforms for App Development To transform Figma designs into working mobile applications without coding, various No-code platforms are available. Here are some of them: : Bravo Studio This platform allows you to convert Figma designs into functional mobile applications. It offers a streamlined development process, helping turn your designs into interactive prototypes with native features. Once your prototypes are ready, you can seamlessly publish them as fully functional apps​​. : Buzzy Buzzy is described as a No Code Native App & Website Builder, allowing the creation of fully working native apps, responsive websites, MVPs, or prototypes straight from Figma without any coding required. It supports real data, user-generated content, and live forms​. : Crowdbotics This platform facilitates the conversion of Figma files into real code. By importing your Figma designs into Crowdbotics, your designs are transformed into real React Native screens, enabling the development of mobile applications​. Moxly: Moxly provides a simplified pathway for turning your Figma designs into working mobile applications, aligning with the no-code/low-code development trend which significantly lowers the barriers to mobile app development. These platforms provide intuitive interfaces and processes to help convert your Figma designs into mobile applications without the need for coding skills, making the transition from design to app more straightforward. Tips for Optimizing and Customizing Your App on a No-Code Platform While no-code platforms offer a convenient way to transform your Figma designs into functional apps, there are still opportunities to optimize and customize your app to align with your specific requirements. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your no-code app development journey. Understand platform limitations: Familiarize yourself with the limitations and constraints of the chosen no-code platform. Each platform has its own set of features, capabilities, and restrictions. By understanding these limitations, you can plan your app design and functionality accordingly. Customize app components: Most no-code platforms offer customization options for app components. Take advantage of these options to personalize your app's look and feel. Customize colors, fonts, and layouts to create a unique app experience. Leverage third-party integrations: Explore the third-party integrations offered by the no-code platform. These integrations can enhance your app's functionality and allow for seamless integration with external services or APIs. Optimize app performance: Pay attention to app performance and optimize where necessary. No-code platforms generate app code behind the scenes, and inefficient design or logic can impact app performance. Test your app on different devices and screen sizes to ensure a smooth user experience. Gather user feedback: Once your app is live, gather feedback from users and iterate on your design and functionality. Use analytics tools provided by the no-code platform to track user engagement and make data-driven decisions for app improvement. By following these tips, you can optimize and customize your app on a no-code platform, ensuring that your app meets your specific requirements and delivers a seamless user experience. Case Studies of Successful Mobile Apps Built Using No-Code Platforms and Figma Designs To truly understand the power of no-code platforms in transforming Figma designs into functional mobile apps, let's explore some real-world case studies of successful apps built using these technologies. - An app that connects food lovers with local restaurants Case Study 1: "Foodie Finder" Foodie Finder is a popular mobile app that allows users to discover and explore local restaurants. The app was built using a combination of Figma for design and Adalo for app development. Designers created stunning visual designs in Figma, and developers seamlessly translated these designs into a fully functional app using Adalo's no-code platform. The app's intuitive interface, seamless navigation, and real-time restaurant updates have made it a go-to choice for food enthusiasts. - A fitness tracking app for personalized workouts Case Study 2: "FitBuddy" FitBuddy is a fitness-tracking app that helps users achieve their fitness goals through personalized workouts. The app was created using Figma designs and Bubble's no-code platform. Designers crafted engaging workout interfaces in Figma, while Bubble's visual programming environment enabled developers to incorporate complex workout tracking and analytics features. FitBuddy's seamless integration with fitness wearables and personalized workout recommendations have made it a favorite among fitness enthusiasts. These case studies highlight the potential of combining Figma designs with no-code platforms to create successful and functional mobile apps. By leveraging the power of these technologies, you can bring your app ideas to life and make a meaningful impact in the app market. Conclusion and Future Possibilities of No-Code App Development With Figma No-code app development is not just a fleeting trend, but a substantial shift in the way digital products are created. Platforms like Figma, paired with no-code tools, are at the forefront of this evolution, enabling designers and non-technical individuals to transform ideas into functioning mobile apps swiftly. Here are some concluding remarks and future possibilities surrounding no-code app development with Figma: Democratization of App Development:
No-code platforms, when integrated with design tools like Figma, democratize app development. They lower the entry barrier, enabling a broader spectrum of individuals to contribute to app creation without needing to learn code. Faster Time-to-Market: With the ability to quickly transform Figma designs into working apps, businesses can significantly reduce the time to market for their products. This speed can be a competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. Cost Efficiency:
No-code development can also be more cost-effective as it requires less specialized knowledge and resources. The savings can be substantial, especially for startups and small businesses. Enhanced Collaboration:
These platforms foster better collaboration between designers, developers, and other stakeholders. The seamless transition from design to functioning app can streamline the feedback loop and improve the overall development process. Continuous Innovation:
The ease and accessibility of no-code platforms can spur innovation. As more people are able to develop apps, the influx of fresh ideas and diverse perspectives can drive the digital landscape forward. No-code development, backed by the powerful design capabilities of Figma, is poised to continue its upward trajectory, reshaping the digital creation landscape and opening up exciting new possibilities for individuals and businesses alike.

From Figma to Mobile: Unveiling No-Code Platforms for Seamless App Creation

Figma, a frontrunner in the design software arena, offers a plethora of plugins tailored to amplify its functionality and cater to the diverse needs of designers. These plugins, whether they're streamlining complex tasks or ushering in groundbreaking features, can be truly transformative in the design landscape. Dive into our curated list of the best Figma plugins that are making waves in the design community and discover how they can elevate your design process to new heights. : Enhancing Content Quality in Design Grammar Checker & Rewriter It's crucial that content is not only visually captivating but also grammatically accurate and clearly articulated. This is where the "Grammar Checker & Rewriter" plugin for Figma, developed by Linguix, steps in. It offers not just a multilingual grammar checker but also a rewriter, optimizing content in various languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish. What sets this plugin apart is its real-time ability to detect grammatical errors and rewrite content to enhance it immediately. Writing mistakes or sentences that could be improved within a given Figma object are underlined. Users can apply corrections with a single click or expand them for more context. With such a tool by your side, you can ensure that your designs are top-notch, not just aesthetically but also in terms of content quality. : Elevate Your Designs with Stunning Imagery Unsplash Graphic content holds a crucial position in design, frequently determining the ambiance and feel of the entire endeavor. Acknowledging the significance of top-tier visuals, this tool for Figma surfaces as a revolutionary asset for designers. Crafted in partnership with Unsplash, this plugin grants users immediate entry to an extensive collection of stunning, high-definition images that are complimentary to utilize. No longer do designers need to toggle between multiple platforms or download images separately; with the Unsplash plugin, a plethora of stunning visuals is just a click away, right within the Figma workspace. This seamless integration not only streamlines the design process but also inspires creativity, allowing designers to experiment with different visuals effortlessly. By leveraging the power of Unsplash's diverse photo collection, designers can ensure that their projects stand out with unparalleled visual appeal. : Bridging the Gap Between Design and Development Figma to Code The transition from a visual prototype to functional code can often be a challenging process. Figam to Code offers a revolutionary tool that seeks to simplify this transition and foster a more collaborative environment between designers and developers. This powerful plugin allows designers to convert their Figma designs directly into usable code for various platforms, including HTML, Tailwind, Flutter, and SwiftUI. Gone are the days of tedious manual coding or misinterpretations of design elements. With Figma to Code, designers can ensure that their original vision is accurately translated into the final product, maintaining design integrity. Moreover, by automating the code generation process, this plugin not only speeds up project timelines but also reduces potential errors, ensuring a smoother and more efficient workflow. : Taking Design Demonstrations a Notch Higher Mockup In the domain of design, display is vital. It's not merely about crafting a captivating design, but also about presenting it in a manner that seizes its core and practicality. The Mockup plugin for Figma emerges as an invaluable tool in this context, enabling designers to transform their flat designs into beautiful, realistic mockups within seconds. With a vast library of device frames, from smartphones to desktop monitors, designers can effortlessly select the most suitable frame for their design, ensuring that their presentations are both visually appealing and contextually relevant. The plugin's intuitive interface and seamless integration with Figma make it a breeze to use, eliminating the need for external tools or software. : Streamlining the Process of Isolating Subjects Icons8 Background Remover For designers, the ability to seamlessly remove backgrounds from images is invaluable. The Icons8 Background Remover plugin for Figma offers users this precise capability, ensuring that designers can focus on their creative process without getting bogged down by the often tedious task of manual background elimination. By integrating advanced AI technology, this plugin can efficiently isolate subjects in images, making it a must-have tool for designers aiming for a cleaner and more professional look in their projects. Whether you're working on web designs, marketing materials, or any other visual content, the Icons8 Background Remover can significantly enhance the quality and clarity of your designs. : Infusing Creativity with a Vast Array of Artistic Assets Illustrations Having access to a diverse range of illustrations can be the difference between a good project and a great one. The Illustrations plugin for Figma steps in to fill this need, providing designers with a rich library of artistic assets right at their fingertips. This plugin boasts a collection of high-quality illustrations, spanning various styles and themes, ensuring that designers always have the perfect visual element for their projects. Whether you're looking to infuse a hint of playfulness, expertise, or anything in between, the Illustrations plugin presents a wealth of choices. It's a crucial instrument for those aiming to uplift their design endeavors and enchant their viewers with striking images. : Extracting the Essence of Visuals through Colors Image Palette Colors play a pivotal role in design, often setting the mood, tone, and overall feel of a project. The Image Palette plugin for Figma is a designer's ally in this realm, allowing for the extraction of dominant colors from any image seamlessly. By simply selecting an image within Figma, this plugin generates a palette that captures its core hues, providing designers with a harmonious set of colors to work with. This not only ensures visual consistency but also saves valuable time that would otherwise be spent manually picking colors. For designers aiming to create cohesive and visually appealing designs, the Image Palette plugin is an indispensable tool, bridging the gap between imagery and color theory. ** Figma has emerged as a go-to platform for designers worldwide. Its adaptability, supported by a plethora of extensions, guarantees that designers possess all the resources they require within reach. As the design realm keeps evolving, it's thrilling to ponder the upcoming potentials and improvements these extensions will introduce. For now, leveraging these tools can undoubtedly transform your design process, making it more efficient, collaborative, and impactful.

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As we all know, part of a product developer's work is to convert the design from Figma into code with a framework of choice, and it can be complex if the project is significant. The essence of the designer-to-developer handoff is that the developer implements the screens from the design into exact and pixel-perfect components. In this article, we will extend the functionality of AWS Amplify Studio to build an application from Figma and import the components into React. The connection between Figma and React, with the help of Amplify, creates reusable React components that save you time and from writing long lines of code. The conversion process from Figma to code is seamless and makes it efficient for developers to build faster (which is probably why ). Abode acquired Figma for billions Prerequisites To understand and complete this guide, the following are required: A Figma account. Sign-up is free installed on our local machine for package installation Node >= 14.0.0 and npm >= 5.6 A code editor Install the AWS Amplify CLI on our terminal. Run this command: npm install -g @aws-amplify/cli Knowledge of JavaScript and React Have an AWS account. Register for an account here Creating a Template UI Kit on Figma Before we create the React components from the UI kit, we need to set up the Figma project. Once on Figma, go to the after creating an account and search for . AWS community the AWS Amplify UI kit Figma file Click on “Get a copy” to duplicate or clone a copy of the UI kit. The Amplify UI kit comes installed with some pre-built pages, which are: : This page binds to AWS Amplify Studio, which comprises all the styles for the pre-built components. Changing the content of this page will affect the look of the React UI library from the Figma components. The Primitives page : This page gives you control to edit, change, and create components, and it comes with pre-built components. The My Components page : This page shows the example designs of some custom components from the My Components page. The Examples page This tutorial will use two components from the My Components page: the and UI. NavBar FormCheckout Creating an Amplify Project With the setup complete in Figma, head to the AWS console to create a new Amplify project. Log in to your , and search for AWS Amplify. account Select AWS Amplify from the list of services. Once in the dashboard, click the button and select from the dropdown. All Apps New app Build an app Give the app a name and click confirm deployment to create the app. With the Amplify project deploying, let’s create a new React app. Creating a React App To scaffold a new React app, head over to your terminal and paste in the following command: npx create-react-app no-code This command unpacks all the files and folders necessary to build a beautiful and scalable web application. Launch Amplify Studio After installing our React app, now is time to launch the project. Click the launch studio to display the no code's staging. Click the launch studio button as it takes you to the page showing the staging environment for . no-code Here, we will be able to do lots of things like creating data models, authentication, and so on. But our focus will be on the UI library under the Design tab. Click the Get started button. Sync with Figma. This dialog box will allow you to paste the Figma file link from the . My Components page If this is your first time doing this step, it may require authentication to access your Figma account. Fetching Components from Figma Accept all the changes of the pulled components from Figma. We will be able to view all the UI components from the Figma file in Amplify Studio. from Figma's imported components is the same as displayed in Amplify Studio. FormCheckout Working with the Fetched Components in React Now that we have the fetched UI components in Amplify Studio, we must have all the UI components in our React application. To connect our app with Amplify Studio, we need to pull the components into our source code using the Local setup instructions link and run the command from the project root folder. Remember that for this command to work, install the AWS Amplify CLI globally, as stated in the prerequisites section. Running the command will prompt our program with an authorization message. Click yes to grant permission to the React app. After, a series of prompts appear when pulling the components. Accept the default to the questions. If you encounter challenges or any error log messages in the terminal, it will probably be that you haven’t configured AWS. Check out if you face this challenge. this guide The installation creates a new folder in the directory, which contains all the pulled UI components from Amplify Studio. ui-components src Getting Started with the Amplify UI library The Amplify UI React library is essential for the styling purposes of our app, which is similar to every other CSS utility library. Run this command: npm install @aws-amplify/ui-react aws-amplify Styles In the application's entry point, the index.js file, import the CSS file. Copy and update the index.js file with this code which is responsible for the look and feel of the app: root.render( ); // src/index.js import React from 'react' ; import ReactDOM from 'react-dom/client' ; import App from './App' ; import '@aws-amplify/ui-react/styles.css' ; // add this const root = ReactDOM.createRoot( document .getElementById( 'root' )); < React.StrictMode > < App /> </ React.StrictMode > Fonts Amplify UI ships with the default fonts, during installation of Amplify UI dependency. In the file, copy and paste the following Google fonts CDN links in the element: Inter public/index.html <head> ...
<head> </head>

... // public/index.html < link rel = "preconnect" href = "https://fonts.googleapis.com" /> < link rel = "preconnect" href = "https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin /> < link href = "https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:slnt,wght@-10..0,100..900&display=swap" rel = "stylesheet" /> Displaying the Components To display the components and , navigate to the file and remove all the code. FormCheckout NavBar src/App.js Next, update the file with this code: );
} // src/App.js import { FormCheckout, NavBar } from './ui-components' ; const App = () => { return ( <> < NavBar /> < FormCheckout marginTop = '5em' /> </> export default App; The margin-top property gives a top margin between the navbar and the checkout form. The CSS value is part of how to use styles from the Amplify UI in our components. Start the Development Server React comes with a hot-reload feature that refreshes itself every time there is an update on the file. Run this command: npm start The development server runs on . http://localhost:3000 Want to deploy this React app to the web? Check out that guides you step by step using AWS Amplify. this resource Conclusion Low-code tools with zero to no code at all are what Amplify Studio offers. This tool makes working as a developer exciting, as part of our work has been done for us without building components from scratch or, better still, implementing screens from the designer. We can boldly say that the handoff from the designer to the developer is seamless. This article taught us how to create and integrate our Figma components with the help of Amplify Studio and to connect the components to React components which function as a working app. The complete source code is in this . GitHub repo

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