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- 01Guide 7m Jun 19
Designing order history and order tracking UI in Figma: status, timeline, and handoff
Design order history lists, detail pages, shipment timelines, and reorder flows in Figma with status badges, tracking links, and Dev Mode specs for post-purchase UX.
- 02Guide 7m Jun 19
Designing wishlist and save-for-later UI in Figma: hearts, lists, and handoff
Design wishlist hearts, saved-item lists, move-to-cart actions, and empty states in Figma with component variants, guest vs signed-in flows, and Dev Mode specs.
- 03Guide 8m Jun 18
Designing product detail pages in Figma: gallery, variants, and handoff
Design PDP galleries, variant pickers, sticky buy boxes, and trust modules in Figma with component variants, responsive layouts, and Dev Mode specs for ecommerce.
- 04Guide 7m Jun 18
Designing product listing and grid UI in Figma: filters, sort, and handoff
Design PLP grids, list views, filters, sort controls, and skeleton loading in Figma with reusable components, responsive breakpoints, and Dev Mode specs for ecommerce.
- 05Guide 7m Jun 17
Designing price tags and pricing UI in Figma: sale, compare-at, and handoff
Design sale prices, compare-at strikethroughs, currency formatting, and tiered pricing in Figma with variants, tokens, and Dev Mode specs for ecommerce and SaaS.
- 06Guide 7m Jun 17
Designing shopping cart and checkout UI in Figma: line items, totals, and handoff
Design cart drawers, line items, quantity steppers, promo codes, and checkout steps in Figma with variants, empty states, and Dev Mode specs for ecommerce flows.
- 07Guide 6m Jun 16
Designing breadcrumbs in Figma: hierarchy, truncation, and handoff
Design breadcrumb navigation in Figma with separators, truncation, mobile collapse, current-page treatment, and Dev Mode specs engineers can implement without guessing.
- 08Guide 6m Jun 16
Designing rating stars and review UI in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design star ratings, half-stars, review cards, and interactive score input in Figma with accessible states, variants, and Dev Mode specs for ecommerce and SaaS.
- 09Guide 7m Jun 15
Designing segmented controls and radio groups in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design segmented controls and radio button groups in Figma with exclusive selection, responsive layouts, icon+label segments, and Dev Mode specs for settings and forms.
- 10Guide 7m Jun 15
Designing toggle switches and checkboxes in Figma: states, groups, and handoff
Design toggle switches and checkboxes in Figma with on/off states, indeterminate, grouped layouts, form validation, and Dev Mode specs engineers can ship without guessing.
- 11Guide 8m Jun 14
Designing combobox and autocomplete UI in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design comboboxes, typeahead search, and multi-select autocomplete in Figma with list states, empty results, async loading, and Dev Mode specs for forms and filters.
- 12Guide 7m Jun 14
Designing sliders and range inputs in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design single and dual-thumb sliders, stepped ranges, and value labels in Figma with track states, min/max bounds, and Dev Mode specs for forms and filters.
- 13Guide 9m Jun 13
Designing date pickers and calendar UI in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design date pickers, range selectors, and calendar grids in Figma with input states, presets, timezone notes, and Dev Mode specs for forms and filters.
- 14Guide 8m Jun 13
Designing file upload and drag-drop UI in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design file upload zones, drag-drop states, progress bars, and error handling in Figma with size limits, multi-file queues, and Dev Mode specs for forms.
- 15Guide 8m Jun 12
Designing avatars and user profile UI in Figma: sizes, states, and handoff
Design avatar components and user profile UI in Figma with size scales, status indicators, fallback initials, groups, and Dev Mode specs for nav and settings.
- 16Guide 8m Jun 12
Designing sidebars and navigation drawers in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design persistent sidebars and off-canvas navigation drawers in Figma with collapsed states, nested nav, mobile breakpoints, and Dev Mode specs for engineers.
- 17Guide 7m Jun 11
Designing accordions and collapsible panels in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design accordion and collapsible panel components in Figma with expand/collapse states, single vs multi-open rules, keyboard specs, and Dev Mode handoff for settings and FAQs.
- 18Guide 8m Jun 11
Designing search UI in Figma: bars, filters, and results
Design search bars, autocomplete, filters, and results layouts in Figma with component variants, empty and loading states, and Dev Mode specs for tables and global search.
- 19Guide 7m Jun 10
Designing pagination in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design pagination components in Figma with page controls, rows-per-page selectors, compact vs full layouts, and Dev Mode specs for tables and search results.
- 20Guide 8m Jun 10
Designing progress indicators and steppers in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design linear progress bars, circular spinners, and multi-step steppers in Figma with determinate vs indeterminate states, labels, and Dev Mode handoff specs.
- 21Guide 7m Jun 09
Designing loading states and skeleton screens in Figma: patterns, timing, and handoff
Design skeleton loaders and loading states in Figma with shimmer variants, content placeholders, spinners, and Dev Mode specs so engineers ship the right wait experience.
- 22Guide 7m Jun 08
Designing empty states in Figma: illustrations, copy, and handoff
Design empty state components in Figma with illustration slots, headline and body copy, primary CTAs, and layout variants for tables, search, and dashboards.
- 23Guide 7m Jun 08
Designing toasts and snackbars in Figma: patterns, timing, and handoff
Design toast and snackbar components in Figma with tone variants, auto-dismiss timing, action slots, stacking rules, and Dev Mode specs so notifications ship correctly.
- 24Guide 7m Jun 07
Designing badges and chips in Figma: status tags, filters, and handoff
Build badge and chip components in Figma with status colors, filter states, dismissible tags, and semantic tokens so tags and labels hand off cleanly to code.
- 25Guide 7m Jun 07
Designing tooltips and popovers in Figma: placement, triggers, and handoff
Design tooltip and popover components in Figma with placement rules, delay specs, focus traps for popovers, and Dev Mode notes so overlays ship correctly in code.
- 26Guide 6m Jun 05
Designing navigation and tabs in Figma: patterns, states, and handoff
Design nav bars, sidebars, and tab bars in Figma with correct states, auto layout, safe areas, and Dev Mode specs engineers can implement without guessing.
- 27Guide 6m Jun 05
Figma tables and data UI: rows, columns, sorting, and handoff
Build scalable tables in Figma with row components, column alignment, sticky headers, empty states, and Dev Mode specs so data-heavy screens hand off cleanly.
- 28Guide 6m Jun 04
Designing modals and dialogs in Figma: overlays, focus traps, and handoff
Build modal and dialog UI in Figma with scrims, size tokens, component variants, and prototype flows—plus specs engineers need for focus, dismiss, and stacking.
- 29Guide 6m Jun 04
Figma boolean operations: unite, subtract, intersect, and exclude for icons and UI
Master Figma boolean operations to build icons, badges, and custom shapes—when to flatten, how to keep vectors editable, and export rules for crisp SVG handoff.
- 30Guide 6m Jun 03
Figma Gradients and Fills for UI: Linear, Radial, and Token-Safe Patterns
Build linear, radial, and angular gradients in Figma, bind fills to variables, and hand off UI backgrounds engineers can implement without one-off hex chaos.
- 31Prototyping 5m Jun 03
Figma Sections: Organize Pages, Prototype Flows, and Hand Off Without Chaos
Use Figma sections to group screens on a page, label prototype flows, and keep multiplayer files readable—plus naming rules that scale with your team library.
- 32Guide 6m Jun 02
Figma Effects for UI: Shadows, Blur, and Elevation Without Handoff Surprises
Build a small elevation scale with drop shadows, layer blur, and background blur in Figma—plus tokens, dark mode, and Dev Mode notes engineers can implement.
- 33Guide 6m Jun 02
Figma Layout Grids: Columns, Baseline, and 8pt Spacing That Scale
Set column, row, and baseline grids in Figma, align to an 8pt spacing system, and hand off layouts engineers can map to CSS grid—without fighting Auto Layout.
- 34Guide 6m Jun 01
Figma Masks and Clipping: A Practical Guide for Images, Icons, and UI Shapes
Use Figma masks, clip content, and alpha masks correctly for avatars, hero images, and icons—plus export tips so crops do not break in dev handoff.
- 35Systems 6m Jun 01
How to Use Figma Team Libraries and Shared Components (Publish, Update, Consume)
Publish a Figma team library, enable it on projects, accept updates safely, and avoid broken instances—plus naming and permission patterns for design systems.
- 36Prototyping 6m May 31
Wireframing in Figma: Low-Fidelity Patterns and a Speed Workflow
Wireframe faster in Figma with grayscale kits, layout grids, component placeholders, and a clear handoff path to hi-fi UI—without polishing pixels too early.
- 37Systems 5m May 30
Figma Components and Variants: A Practical Guide for Real Product Files
Learn Figma components, instances, variants, and component properties with naming, nesting, and publishing patterns that scale to dev handoff.
- 38Setup 5m May 30
How to Install Figma on Linux (Desktop App, Browser, and Fonts)
Install Figma on Linux with the official desktop app, browser workflow, font helpers, and troubleshooting for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other distros.
- 39Systems 5m May 29
Figma Color System: Semantic Tokens, Palettes, and Modes That Do Not Break
Build a Figma color system with base palettes, semantic tokens, light/dark modes, and contrast checks—so components stay themeable and handoff stays consistent.
- 40Systems 5m May 29
Figma Dev Mode for Designers: A Handoff Checklist That Engineers Actually Use
Prepare Figma files for Dev Mode: component hygiene, descriptions, variables, export marks, and review rituals so inspect data matches what engineering ships.
- 41Guide 6m May 28
Designing forms in Figma: inputs, validation states, and handoff that engineers trust
Design accessible form UI in Figma: field anatomy, error/focus/disabled states, component variants, auto layout, and spec tables so devs ship the right behavior.
- 42Systems 6m May 28
Figma typography: type scales, text styles, and variables that stay in sync
Build a typography system in Figma: modular scales, text styles, line height rules, variable modes, and handoff notes so type does not drift across files.
- 43Guide 6m May 27
How to import Sketch files into Figma without breaking your design system
Migrate from Sketch to Figma the right way: .sketch import, symbol mapping, font swaps, plugin gaps, and a cleanup checklist before you merge files into your team library.
- 44Guide 6m May 27
Responsive design in Figma: constraints, breakpoints, and frames that resize honestly
Design layouts that survive real breakpoints: constraints vs auto layout, min/max widths, breakpoint frames, and handoff notes so engineers do not guess your intent.
- 45Guide 7m May 26
The JustFigma toolkit (2026): curated guides, plugins, and comparisons
One bookmark for the best JustFigma guides: setup, plugins, handoff, design systems, comparisons, and exports—organized by job-to-be-done with quick picks for beginners and teams.
- 46Prototyping 7m May 25
Animation in Figma prototypes: limits, patterns, and when to stop animating
Learn what Figma prototypes can animate well (Smart Animate, easing, overlays) and where they break down—plus patterns for micro-interactions, page transitions, and handoff.
- 47Guide 5m May 25
Mid-quarter Figma ecosystem digest (May 2026): what shipped and what to do next
A mid-quarter roundup of Figma platform shifts, plugin trends, and team workflows—what changed since March, who it affects, and which JustFigma guides to read next.
- 48Guide 6m May 24
Figma multiplayer etiquette: branching, comments, and library updates without chaos
Keep Figma multiplayer civil: when to branch, how to write anchored comments, library publish rituals, and team rules that stop silent overwrites and duplicate components.
- 49Guide 6m May 24
Importing from Illustrator to Figma: SVG cleanup that survives dev handoff
Bring Illustrator art into Figma without broken paths: export settings, paste vs SVG import, boolean cleanup, stroke expansion, and a checklist before you hand assets to engineering.
- 50Guide 7m May 23
Dark Mode Design in Figma: Tokens & Preview Tricks
Ship dark mode in Figma without guesswork: semantic color tokens, mode switching, contrast checks, preview tricks, and a migration checklist designers can run today.
- 51Guide 7m May 22
Best Notion × Figma Workflow Stack for Designers (2026)
Connect Notion and Figma without chaos: briefs, specs, research repos, dev handoff, and plugin picks—plus when to keep work in Figma only and how we evaluate tools.
- 52Prototyping 6m May 22
Password-Protected Prototypes & Share Links: Security Basics in Figma
Share Figma prototypes safely: password gates, view vs edit links, org policies, expiring access, and team norms that stop accidental leaks of unreleased UI.
- 53Career 7m May 20
Best Figma Courses for UI/UX (2026): How We Evaluate Them
Compare the best Figma courses for UI/UX in 2026—mentorship vs self-paced, cost, portfolio outcomes, and when free practice is enough before you pay.
- 54Prototyping 5m May 20
Interactive components in Figma: hover, pressed, and disabled states that survive handoff
Model hover, pressed, focus, and disabled UI in Figma using variants, component properties, and prototype triggers—without breaking dev handoff or prototype previews.
- 55Guide 7m May 20
Working With Figma in the Browser: Limitations & Performance (2026)
Use Figma in Chrome, Safari, or Edge without surprises: font limits, plugin policy, large-file performance, offline behavior, and when to switch to the desktop app.
- 56Guide 6m May 19
Biggest Figma Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Fix Them)
The Figma habits that waste the most time for new designers—detached copies, mystery frames, plugin overload, and handoff surprises—with fixes you can apply in your next file.
- 57Guide 7m May 19
Print Design Checklist in Figma: Bleed, Margins, and Export
Print-ready Figma files: bleed, safe margins, DPI, color, trim marks, and PDF export settings—plus a checklist vendors and print shops actually expect.
- 58Guide 7m May 19
Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet (with Figma Frame Presets)
2026 social image dimensions for Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook—plus how to set up reusable Figma frames, safe zones, and export settings so posts stay sharp.
- 59Systems 7m May 18
Best Figma UI kits & design systems to start fast (2026): picks by stack
Skip kit roulette: compare Untitled UI, Material 3, Flowbite, Frames, and Polaris-style starters with honest best-for tables, pricing reality checks, and when to build your own tokens first.
- 60Guide 6m May 17
How to organize a Figma file so it scales (pages, covers, naming)
Stop chaotic Figma files: a practical system for page order, cover frames, component prefixes, archives, and handoff hygiene that survives multiplayer, new hires, and shipping pressure.
- 61Guide 5m May 16
Fix Blurry Exports and Wrong Dimensions in Figma
Stop soft PNGs, mis-sized frames, and surprise crops: diagnose export scale, constraints, pixel preview, and handoff checks so assets match engineering and print specs.
- 62Guide 5m May 16
Slide Decks in Figma: Layout, Grids, and Presenting Modes
Build keynote-ready decks in Figma: slide masters, 16:9 frames, type scales, grid systems, speaker notes patterns, and prototype present mode—without fighting the canvas.
- 63Guide 6m May 14
Mobile App UI in Figma: Frame Presets, Safe Areas, and a Practical Layout Workflow
Set up iPhone and Android frames, status bars, notches, and safe areas in Figma—plus grids, auto layout patterns, and export checks so mobile screens stay consistent from design to build.
- 64Guide 4m May 13
Figma quarterly check-in: what changed + what to update in your files
A practical quarterly routine for Figma teams: which release notes matter, what to audit in libraries and variables, and how to keep files aligned with 2026 product changes.
- 65Guide 7m May 12
How to Export Production-Ready Assets from Figma (PNG, SVG, PDF)
Export crisp PNG and JPEG, clean SVG icons, and print-ready PDFs from Figma: scale modes, slice settings, SVG options, and handoff checks that prevent blurry or oversized files.
- 66Guide 6m May 11
Figma Auto Layout in Practice: Real Patterns, Not Theory
Use Auto Layout like a senior designer: card stacks, toolbars, responsive rows, hug vs fill, gaps, and the mistakes that make files fragile.
- 67Guide 5m May 11
Variables & Modes in Figma: A Designer-First Explainer
Learn Figma Variables without the jargon storm: collections, modes, aliases, binding to components, and when Variables beat classic styles.
- 68Guide 6m May 10
Figma Keyboard Shortcuts: 25 That Save Hours
The Figma shortcuts worth memorizing in 2026: selection, frames, Auto Layout, text, components, and prototyping—Mac and Windows, plus how to practice them.
- 69Setup 6m May 09
How to Install Figma on Mac (Desktop App & Browser) 2026
Install Figma on macOS with the desktop app or browser: download steps, Gatekeeper fixes, fonts, Apple Silicon notes, and troubleshooting.
- 70Guide 7m May 06
Figma May 2026 Updates: AI Agents, Custom Skills, Mobile Make & More
A practical breakdown of Figma’s May 2026 updates: MCP AI agents, Custom Skills in Make, mobile Make previewing, ChatGPT Images 2.0, Draw improvements, and performance gains.
- 71Prototyping 6m Jan 04
Creating Interactive Carousels in Figma: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Build an interactive carousel in Figma with frames, dot indicators, prototype links, swipe behavior, and component-based handoff tips.
- 72Career 10m Oct 15
UI/UX Design Figma Crash Course Syllabus by Designlab (2026 Review)
Review Designlab’s Figma-focused UI/UX course in 2026, including syllabus, time commitment, cost considerations, alternatives, and who it fits.
- 73Logo 8m Sep 20
How to Design a Modern Logo Using Figma (Step-by-Step Guide)
Design a modern logo in Figma with vector tools, grids, wordmarks, icon marks, color rules, and export settings for real brand use.
- 74Prototyping 8m Aug 01
How to Use Figma to Create a Prototype (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to create clickable Figma prototypes with flows, transitions, overlays, gestures, and handoff tips for realistic testing.
- 75Setup 6m Jul 31
How to Install Figma on Windows (Desktop App & Browser) 2026
Install Figma on Windows 10 or 11 with desktop and browser options, font setup notes, troubleshooting, and next steps for beginners.
- 76Setup 6m Jul 15
How to Install Figma Fonts in Your Figma File (2026 Guide)
Install and troubleshoot custom fonts in Figma on Windows and Mac with Font Installer steps, browser notes, and common missing-font fixes.