Did you know that you can use math inside color values in Figma? Really cool.

Oğuz with a design tip on using Randomiser and Select Random Layers plugins to create a realistic image of the universe, like in his example. (The look resembles the cool new Reflect app landing he worked on recently.)

Great tip on using Figma object alignment shortcuts with MX Master mouse. I tried this mouse a few years ago and went back to Magic Mouse because of its amazing scrolling, but might give it another try just because of shortcuts!

Molly Hellmuth shares her favorite tips from the “Figma like the Pro’s” series — editing Auto Layout directly on the frame, using Constraints with Grids, deleting and healing vectors, using Auto Layout as an organizing tool, and copying links to specific pages, frames, or sections.

Great list of Figma tips from the ADPList.

Molly with 3 good tips. I have to admit that Slice is the dustiest tool in my toolbar.

Molly Hellmuth shared a few tips from her recent event with Smashing Magazine.

“We’re ringing in 2023 by bringing ten Figmates to showcase their favorite features and share their tips and tricks. Whether you’re new to Figma or a pro yourself, tune in to get an inside look on how the teams who build Figma and FigJam use the tools.”

Essential list for any card-carrying Figma professional.

Miggi started a YouTube channel with his design shorts, Figma tips, and tutorials. Start with his recent series on making icons in Figma.

From December 5th to 16th, Figma Designer Advocates add a new tip to this community file every day. So far they’ve covered Auto Layout shortcuts, color override preservation in icons, presenting with the Figma app, and a few oldies but goodies.

Dann Petty asks for the best Figma tips for setting up a design system, and there are lots of golden nuggets in the replies. One of my favorites is “to not over eagerly start the design system when you start a project”.

Designer Advocate Mal shares one hot community file, plugin, and widget.

Danny Sapio shares a few best practices on using Figma for max efficiency: make components, use Auto Layout and don’t use groups, apply consistent spacing and styles, keep files organized and archive old designs, learn shortcuts, leverage community files, and present your work smoothly and cleanly.

Practical ways to overcome seven common Figma design issues caused by Auto Layout, constraints, groups, frames, components, and duplicates.

Never noticed this before, but it’s such a nice touch! 👏

Joey Banks is back with five advanced Figma tips — renaming layers in bulk, selecting all objects based on a specific property, Spacebar’s superpower, private components, and using descriptions to improve search.

Cool tip on adjusting mixed values like object size or Auto Layout padding.

A nice trick from Gleb on how to create a transparent fill that supports a background blur effect.

A cool and creative way to use a component as a light controller.