Updated April 10, 2023
Designing and Prototyping Interfaces with Figma: Learn essential UX/UI design principles by creating interactive prototypes for mobile, tablet, and desktop
- Staiano, Fabio (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 382 Pages - 03/16/2022 (Publication Date) - Packt Publishing (Publisher)
by Fabio Staiano. A driving force of the design tools market, Figma makes it easy to work with classic design features while enabling unique innovations and opening up real-time collaboration possibilities. It comes as no surprise that many designers decide to switch from other tools to Figma.
In this book, you’ll be challenged to design a user interface for a responsive mobile application having researched and understood user needs. You’ll become well-versed with the process in a step-by-step manner by exploring the theory first and gradually moving on to practice. You’ll begin your learning journey by covering the basics of user experience research with FigJam and the process of creating a complete design using Figma tools such as Components, Variants, Auto Layout, and much more. You’ll also learn how to prototype your design and explore the potential of community resources such as templates and plugins.
By the end of this Figma book, you’ll have a solid understanding of the user interface workflow, managing essential Figma tools, and organizing your workflow. What you will learn
Explore FigJam and how to use it to collect data in the research phase
Wireframe the future interface with shape tools and vectors
Define grids, typography, colors, and effect styles that can be reused in your work
Get to grips with Auto Layout and the constraints to create complex layouts
Create flexible components using styles and variants
Make your user interface interactive with prototyping and smart animate
Share your work with others by exporting assets and preparing development resources
Discover templates and plugins from the community
This is the best Figma book in 2023.
Designing in Figma: The complete guide to designing with reusable components and styles in Figma
- Fedorenko, Eugene (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 164 Pages - 09/15/2020 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
by Eugene Fedorenko. 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.
This is the best Figma books in 2023.
FIGMA Handbook: The Step by Step FIGMA Manual with Illustrations for Beginners
- Penney, Jonjo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 92 Pages - 03/21/2023 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool for creating user interfaces, mobile apps, and websites. It allows designers and teams to collaborate in real-time, share their designs, and communicate feedback easily. Figma is known for its easy-to-use interface, which allows designers to create and edit designs quickly and efficiently. It also has a robust set of features that includes vector editing tools, design libraries, reusable components, and a wide range of plugins and integrations.
The Figma User Guide is the ultimate resource for designers looking to master the ins and outs of this powerful tool. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just getting started, this comprehensive guide will help you get the most out of Figma and take your designs to the next level.
With the Figma User Guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to become a Figma pro. First, we’ll start with the basics, guiding you through setting up your account, creating your first project, and getting familiar with the Figma interface. From there, we’ll dive into more advanced features like prototyping, collaboration, and design systems. Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn from this book:
How to create an account
How to choose the right plan
How to set up Font Installer
Transitioning to Figma from Sketch and Adobe XD
Exploring the welcome screen
Exploring ideas and collaborating in FigJam
How to create mood boards and personas in FigJam
How to start a new design project