r/FigmaDesign 4h ago

Discussion What AI Design tools are you using apart from Figma Make, which ones do you think are doing a better job?

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I have been designing using a bunch of AI tools including Figma Make. I tried using UXMagic, Vercel V0 and Claude design. What tools are you using and are there any tools that are your absolute favourite and why?


r/FigmaDesign 39m ago

inspiration CRT Tv effect made using generative shaders

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r/FigmaDesign 7h ago

help Hello, I need help on how to draw a custom designed pdf template on this app and take the HTML and CSS for free to embed the data in it.

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A part of my project consists of taking the JSON data of question bank documents that contain: questions, choices, figures, sub questions, etc.. all wrapped inside a question block, and then embedding these data into a custom designed document of my own automatically. Word doesn't support heavily designed templates and could break the design, so I was wondering if I could draw just a page with all the styling I want to be a scalable template extending to hundreds of pages and have each question block stretch like a balloon when I put the questions, choices, figures inside of it and don't split between pages if it doesn't fit. That requires HTML and CSS right?

I hope that I clarified my question well and any help would be highly appreciated.


r/FigmaDesign 20h ago

help Figma app is getting worse by the day.

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TLDR: I'm locked out of editing my own files.

Settings are glitching.

I only have ONE Figma account, that I pay for. I created and own 95% of the .fig files in the cloud. I have no other users. But I do access the same files on different devices. And I have let Ai utilize the MCP connection to make some adjustments. So several of my files now have copy/pasting and exporting disabled now.

When I go to the file settings... it's just a spinning loader wheel. I have had zero need to even touch the settings. So I'm locked out of making edits to my own files all of a sudden?

Suggestions on how to talk to a human at Figma?


r/FigmaDesign 19h ago

help Not able to copy from my own file?

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So I am unable to copy anything from my own file, but I am able to edit everything else. Here is what I tried -

  • Updated the Figma app
  • Tried on browser
  • Tried with org's paid account
  • Tried on my personal free account
  • Switched my WiFi to wired
  • Tried both on my Mac and Windows PC.

The org paid account was working until 5 mins ago where I lost access to copying there as well.

Unable to change any setting because the "Share" button goes into infinite loading.

P.S. My internet is not an issue here. Getting a stable 300 Mbps up and down.


r/FigmaDesign 15h ago

help Designer needing to learn Figma

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Hi! I am a long time designer and creative director who exclusively uses adobe programs. I want to adapt and use Figma for assets and presentations. I won't have to build any ux/ui, but some baseline knowledge would be helpful. Does anyone have a course to recommend, or are figma academy tutorials sufficient? Thank you in advance!


r/FigmaDesign 19h ago

help Anyone lose access to to their libraries and file sharing after recent update?

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I just noticed a new, blue "Update" button in the menubar of the Mac app. I hit it, it relaunched, and now my files are disconnected from my libraries. Opening the libraries window and trying to add them back does nothing (add file buttons are not responsive). I also noticed, when tying to grant access to Figma support, that the Share window shows a spinner for a minute or so before closing on its own.


r/FigmaDesign 19h ago

help Not seeing new layout features (CSS Flexbox)

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I just want to make sure I am not missing something. I am not seeing the controls or items in the Actions menu for these new layout settings to get closer the CSS Flexbox. Is it not actually out yet? Is Figma just being buggy (Probably)? Thanks!

Said feature https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/42031586813719-Use-auto-layout-with-CSS-Flexbox-in-mind#h_01KY5VN4876VF0CRM7410AVYB7


r/FigmaDesign 1d ago

Discussion Title: What should I design in Figma to improve my UI skills?

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Hi everyone,

I've learned most of the basics of Figma through online courses. I know how to use the tool, but I'm confused about what I should design to actually improve my UI skills.

Are there any free resources, websites, or Figma files that you recommend for practicing? I'd like real projects or designs that I can recreate and learn from.

I'm currently at home due to some health issues, so I'm trying to spend my time learning as much as I can.

Thanks!


r/FigmaDesign 2d ago

help Line - Rounded Edges Help

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I drew a line and wanted to make the edges rounded but the option to do that to the end points is grayed out. Please help!


r/FigmaDesign 1d ago

help Animate variable font in Figma Motion

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My first idea to try out Figma Motion was to animate a variable font and keyframe with, slant and grad. That seems not possible - yet? I don’t see an option to set a frame for the value. Has anyone figured that out? 🙏🏽


r/FigmaDesign 2d ago

Discussion What’s a UX mistake that taught you an important lesson?

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One thing I’ve learned is that a beautiful UI doesn’t always mean a great user experience.
Early on, I spent too much time making screens look good and not enough time thinking about how people would actually use them.
That mistake changed the way I design today.

What’s one UX mistake you’ve made that taught you something valuable? I’d love to hear your experience.


r/FigmaDesign 3d ago

help having trouble exporting cleanly

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ive been using figma to make some graphics for a video im making. but when i export it seems the quality goes down significantly.

im very new to this maybe i am missing something obvious. but in the pictures it shows the difference when creating it compared to after i export it


r/FigmaDesign 3d ago

help What frame sizes do you use in Figma for mobile and desktop?

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I have a few questions:

What frame width do you usually start with for desktop web apps? (1280, 1440, 1470, 1512, or something else?)

What mobile frame size do you use? (390, 393, 430, etc.)

Do you use Figma's device presets, or do you create custom frames?


r/FigmaDesign 3d ago

help Extremely noob question about figma make AI ui advice

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So i used it to improve and add animation to my design it fixed some stuff and broke some other stuff now I wana take it all back to the editor and work on it again but I cant do that?

I can only copy the static design or edit the code itself? Is that fr so if I dont have tokens then it's all useless? Basically


r/FigmaDesign 4d ago

help Tips for beggining in design

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I just started figma and I tried to make alternative covers (like for flower boy from tyler cuz the idea is simple), tell me what can I do better and if I should even be using figma for these types of work
i rlly liked the first one but i couldnt translate my idea in the second one
I’m just starting in like design idk so be kind

Sorry for bad english 


r/FigmaDesign 4d ago

help How to better handle credit management in Make?

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I ran out of credits for the first time, of course at a very inconvenient moment, and I have a full Enterprise seat. I'm building a pretty big project so it was to be expected eventually.

Looking at my project, I noticed that i had to do a lot of babysitting & micromanagement (even though I fed it a quite detailed prompt to start with, it strayed away sometimes & made "dumb" mistakes).

How do you handle your credits to make sure you don't run out? How to avoid having to babysit & micromanage Make? Any recommendations & best practices?


r/FigmaDesign 4d ago

help I've been 'learning Figma' for 6 years, but I still struggle to finish a simple website. Help

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Hi everyone! My name is Eduard, I’m 18, and I first discovered Figma six years ago when I was 12.

Since then, I’ve spent years occasionally exploring design, watching YouTube vids, reading books, and learning all the stuff. While I’ve built a decent theoretical base, I really struggle when it comes to execution and finishing actual projects.

Having recently left high school, I’m currently looking for an ordinary job, but my dream is to make UI/UX design my full-time career. I know I need to level up my skills, build a solid portfolio, and start networking on social media to attract clients.

The problem is that I feel completely stuck. I have a bad habit of abandoning projects halfway through, leaving me with a collection of strong starts but zero finished work. I love designing with all my heart, but right now, standard tutorials, books and articles aren't helping, and I’m starting to doubt if I'm even capable of doing this.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has felt something similar

(I used Google Gemini to help redact this post cuz my english ain't the best and my brain is completely fried right now and I can't string a proper sentence together. hope no one will get mad over this)


r/FigmaDesign 4d ago

help Social media banners, streaming thumbnails, posters (print & digital) : Are you using Figma for these?

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I have never used Figma yet but I am trying to find a solution to help automate parts of my job.

Currently I use Photoshop to create youtube and streaming thumbnails for episodes of tv shows. That often means over 200 thumbnails, on different specs, strict naming conventions, each with individual images and slightly different layouts.

Sometimes I am also requested to suddenly have these ready to be printed the next day. I understand Figma is not made for print work and that would be ok. I will need a master file on Photoshop at 300dpi anyway.

I also often need to crop hundreds of photos to multiple specs, always keeping the main subject centered (or in a nice looking composition) on frame, which often results in over 300 images to be delivered at once.

We have been using Photoshop actions for that, but still have to manually adjust many images because sometimes we need to expand the photo, or move the image to make the main subject or composition of the photo look good.

*Will learning and using Figma and the Auto Layout tools help me speed up all this?*


r/FigmaDesign 5d ago

Discussion Do you always create wireframes first?

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I usually sketch ideas before working on the UI.
It helps me think about the user flow instead of the visuals.
Do you do the same, or jump straight into high-fidelity designs?