Can You Do Illustrations on Figma?

Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool – the first interface design tool with real-time collaboration. It’s primarily used by interface designers and UX researchers. But can you do illustrations on Figma?

The answer is yes! While Figma is not marketed as an illustration tool, it has everything you need to create stunning vector illustrations. In fact, many professional Illustrators use Figma to create both digital and print illustrations.

PRO TIP: Figma is a powerful design tool, but it’s important to remember that it is not a traditional illustration program. While you can create some amazing illustrations in Figma, it’s important to keep in mind that the tool is primarily meant for vector design and layout. If you’re looking to create detailed or complex illustrations, you may want to consider using a more traditional illustration program like Adobe Illustrator.

Here are some of the reasons why Figma is great for illustrations:

Figma is vector-based. This means that you can scale your illustrations to any size without losing quality. This is perfect for creating illustrations for both digital and print media.
Figma has a wide range of tools. From basic shapes to more advanced tools like the pen tool, Figma has everything you need to create any kind of illustration.
Figma has a growing library of plugins. There are already a number of plugins available for Figma that extend its capabilities even further.
And with the recent introduction of the Figma Developer Platform, we can expect even more amazing plugins in the future.
Figma is collaborative. With Figma’s real-time collaboration features, you can easily work on illustrations with other designers or Illustrators. This makes it easy to get feedback and make changes to your illustrations in real-time.

So if you’re looking for a vector illustration tool that is powerful, collaborative, and has a growing library of plugins, then Figma is a great choice!

Drew Clemente