If you are new to Figma, or are looking for a way to improve your workflow, you may want to consider creating a style guide. Style guides are a great way to keep your design process organized and consistent, and can help you avoid confusion when working on projects.
To create a style guide in Figma, you first need to create a project. Once you have a project created, you can begin to add elements to it.
To add a style guide element, click the “Style Guides” button on the toolbar, and then select “Create Style Guide”.
In the “Create Style Guide” dialog, you will first need to enter a name for your guide. This will be used to identify it in the project, and to help you remember where you left off when working on it.
After you have entered a name, you will be able to select a template from the list. The template you choose will influence the look and feel of your guide, but you are free to create your own template if you prefer.
Once you have selected a template, you will be able to add the following elements to your guide: Sections, Styles, and Elements.
Sections are a great way to group related elements together, and make it easy to find what you are looking for. To add a section to your guide, click the “Sections” button, and then select “Add Section”.
In the “Add Section” dialog, you will need to enter a name for the section, and then select the elements that will be included in the section. You can also select whether the section should be open or closed, and whether it should be collapsible or not.
Styles are a way to standardize the look and feel of your guide, and to make it easier to find the style you are looking for. To add a style to your guide, click the “Styles” button, and then select “Add Style”.
-Create a new file for your style guide
-Create a separate layer for each element in your style guide
-Label each layer clearly
-Add your color palette, typography, and other design elements to the style guide
-Save your file regularly
In the “Add Style” dialog, you will need to enter a name for the style, and then select the elements that will be included in the style. You can also select whether the style should be open or closed, and whether it should be collapsible or not.
Elements are the mainstay of a style guide, and are the elements that you will be most likely to use in your projects. To add an element to your guide, click the “Elements” button, and then select “Add Element”.
In the “Add Element” dialog, you will need to enter a name for the element, and then select the elements that will be included in the element. You can also select whether the element should be open or closed, and whether it should be collapsible or not.
Once you have added all of the elements to your guide, you will need to save it. To do this, click the “Save” button, and then enter a name for the guide in the “Name” field.
Once you have saved your guide, you are ready to begin using it. To use your guide, first select it in the project window, and then select the element or style you want to use.
The selected element or style will be applied to the entire section or style, respectively.
If you ever need to change the look or feel of your guide, you can do so by clicking the “Styles” button, and then selecting “Update Style”. In the “Update Style” dialog, you will be able to select which elements should be included in the style, and whether the style should be open or closed.
Finally, if you ever need to add or remove elements from your guide, you can do so by clicking the “Elements” button, and then selecting “Add or Remove Element”. In the “Add or Remove Element” dialog, you will be able to select which elements should be included in the selection, and whether the selection should be open or closed.
So, if you are looking for a way to improve your workflow in Figma, creating a style guide may be the answer.
