Designing in Figma: The complete guide to designing with reusable components and styles in Figma.

Book Synopsis: Get the most out of Figma. Create future-proof layouts and design systems at scale. Figma is a cloud-based design tool of the new generation. The whole team can now collaborate and participate in the design process. It's easy to start with but takes time and effort to master. This book is a practical guide to Figma, showing 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 this book. Every topic is thoroughly researched and explained in-depth, so even experienced designers can learn a few things and save time in the future. What you'll learn from this book: What are Vector Networks and why Pen Tool in Figma is different from any other design tool. How to create resizable and adaptable layouts with Frames, Constraints, and Layout Grids. How to use Auto Layout to make elements responsive to their content. How to create a system of truly reusable Components using inheritance, versioning, and the principle of single responsibility. How to reuse properties across a project with Styles and the Team Library. When and how to save versions of your work. How to work with real data using plugins, external services, and Figma API. How to automate the export of assets and avoid surprises with SVG format. …and much more! Read more