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Figma Tutorials

Everything we've written about Figma, in one place. These tutorials come from the same team behind BYOL's Figma UI UX Design Essentials and Figma Advanced courses, taught by Daniel Scott. From auto layout, components and constraints to prototyping, variables and plugins, each guide walks you through step by step — and when you're ready to go deeper, our full courses pick up where the blog leaves off.

29 tutorials

How to Use Constraints in Figma

How to Use Constraints in Figma

Learn How to Keep Your UI Layouts Intact Across Devices with Constraints in Figma

Good Spacing Techniques in Figma

Mastering the 8-Point Grid for Effective UI Design

Icon plugins in Figma

Icon Plugins in Figma

Unlock the Power of Icon Plugins in Figma to Enhance Your UI Design Workflow

How to create rounded corners in Figma

How to Create Rounded Corners in Figma

Learn the Importance of Rounded Shapes in UI Design and Create Stunning Elements for Your App or Website

How to Truncate Text and set Max Lines in Figma

How to Truncate Text and Set Max Lines in Figma

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Adaptive UI Elements for Any Screen Size

Figma Config ‘24 with Stevan Trbojević

Stevan Trbojević’s Insights on Figma Config '24: Exciting Updates and Future Trends

Create a Design Website Portfolio with Figma

Create a Design Portfolio Website with Figma

Design a Stunning Portfolio Website with Figma: A Step-by-Step Guide

Unsplash Plugin in Figma

Unsplash Plugin in Figma

Unlock the Power of the Unsplash Plugin for Figma: Streamline Your UI Design with Stunning Images

Dan Scott introducing Responsive Text in Figma

Responsive Text in Figma

Mastering Responsive Text with Auto Layout in Figma

How to Curve Text in Figma

Guide to Creating Curved Text in Figma

Master Curving Text in Figma: Plugins and Techniques

image of Dan Scott introducing seven tips to master figma

7 Tips to Master Figma: Simplify Your UX Design Process

Become a Superb UX Designer with These Figma Hacks

How To Make A Button In Figma

Mastering Button Design in Figma: A Step-by-Step Guide

image of dan scott introducing how to animate in figma

Creating Smooth UI Animations in Figma: A Step-by-Step Guide

Master UI Design by Animating with Figma – From Basic Shapes to Interactive Prototypes

image of dan scott introducing how to apply blur in figma

A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Blur in Figma

Transform Your Designs with Advanced Blur Techniques in Figma

A Comprehensive Guide to Using Color in Figma

Elevate Your Designs with Proven Color Techniques in Figma

Dan Scott holding up a mobile phone with a figma design behind him a desktop computer has the font overlay Testing on your phone with figma mirror

Testing on your Phone with Figma Mirror

Streamline your design process and optimize for mobile with real-time testing

Adding color with the Eyedropper Tool in Figma

A Rainbow of Possibilities – Adding Color with the Eyedropper Tool in Figma

Unleash Your Creativity: Mastering Figma's Eyedropper Tool for Vibrant Designs

image of dan scott introducing variable in figma

Variables in Figma

Mastering Variables: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Variables in Figma

Figma vs Sketch

Comparing Two Giants in UI/UX Design Software

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How to Prototype in Figma

Master the Art of Prototyping in Figma: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Add Fonts to Figma

How to Add Fonts to Figma

A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Add Fonts to Figma

gradients in figma

Gradients in Figma

Discover how gradients can level up your Figma Prototypes

Layout grids in Figma

How to Set up a Responsive Grid System in Figma

Improve your Figma designs with layout grids

White text against a multicolored background reads UI/UX Design Course Creating Components

How to Use Components in Figma

Master Figma Components for Efficient Design - BYOL Guide

Auto Layout inside Figma frame with image of Dan Scott

A Step-By-Step Guide to Figma Auto Layout

A Step-By-Step Guide to Figma Auto Layout

What is Figma?

Discover Figma, the leading interface design software, tailored to the needs of design enthusiasts. Launched in September 2016, it offers a cutting-edge solution for your creative pursuits.

Create a color palette in Figma

How to Create a Color Palette in Figma

How to Create a Color Palette in Figma

How to Crop in Figma: Step-by-Step Guide on Cropping Images

Mastering Image Cropping in Figma: A Comprehensive Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions

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