Videos

In the follow-up to a previous video, MDS builds a prototype with multiple radio button interactive components.

MDS takes a look at interactive components (currently in beta) — what they are, how they work, and the different ways they can be used in prototypes.

“Are you finding that you want to archive work in your Figma file? This video covers how to stow away archived portions using version history.”

“Using keyboard shortcuts and the Styler plugin, you can convert your Figma swatches and type hierarchies into styles in a flash.”

“How to move and place elements and objects over Auto layout elements and frames without placing inside of them. Spoiler alert: hold space bar while dragging them.”

Good idea to show different sizes side-by-side in a prototype. An animation looks great, too!

Figma recently tweaked its navigation, and this tutorial provides a handy overview of different areas of the app.

Gleb Sabirzyanov shows how to move components between files using his Master plugin.

Figma published recordings of all 20 sessions with 30 speakers from the first day of Config 2021.

A quick FigJam demo by Sebastiaan Schillebeeckx.

This free video lesson from the online class ​“Remote User Testing With Figma & Maze” covers an intro to Maze and setting up the Maze test prototype, so it’s a great start for everyone who wants to see if Maze & Figma are the right tools for them.

“The Vectary 3D plugin for Figma is adding the missing third dimension to your 2D designs. Place your Figma design into a predefined 3D mockup or your custom 3D element. Set your desired perspective in 3D and place the result into the scene with one click.”

In this episode of ​“Coffee with Charli”, she talks with Ramy Majouji, product design lead at Glossier. Together they show off some unique ways Glossier uses their design system to create tools for folks outside of product design.

Designer Advocate Luis: ​“We often find ourselves creating lots of different variations of similar components, this can be tedious and difficult to maintain. Using a technique called ​“slots”, we can swap out components very easily from a single component.”

“During the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the Biden-Harris design team designed everything from Joe​Biden​.com, to the campaign plane, to the stage design — all in one Figma file, all together. Robyn Kanner, Creative Director of the Biden-Harris design team, shares how they managed the pressure and speed of the historical digital-first election, through the lens of her personal reflections: on leaning into serenity, why letting go of ownership led to stronger communication, and the way it changed her own relationship with design.”

Part of Rafal Tomal’s video series on his design process. Don’t miss the 2nd part as well.

Adam Ruthendorf-Przewoski introduces the concept of Placeholder Components.

Great talk by Jordan Singer, who builds some of the most creative Figma plugins.

Watch Figma CEO’s opening remarks and some exciting product announcements.

“Learn how ABB placed collaboration at the center of their design system to enable an international squad of designers and developers to succeed.”