Setting Up Your Figma Account

Key Concepts

• Creating a Figma Account
• Navigating the Figma Dashboard
• Understanding Figma Projects and Files

Creating a Figma Account

To begin your journey with Figma, you need to create an account. Visit the Figma website and click on the "Sign Up" button. You can sign up using your email, Google account, or GitHub account. Once you've entered your details, verify your email to activate your account.

Navigating the Figma Dashboard

After logging in, you'll be greeted by the Figma Dashboard. This is your central hub where you can manage all your projects and files. The dashboard is divided into several sections:

• Recent Files: Displays the files you've recently worked on.
• Drafts: Shows any unsaved work or drafts you've created.
• Projects: Lists all the projects you're a part of.
• Teams: Allows you to switch between different teams or create new ones.

Think of the dashboard as your workspace, where you can easily access and organize your design files.

Understanding Figma Projects and Files

In Figma, projects are collections of files. Each project can contain multiple files, and each file can contain multiple pages. This structure helps you organize your designs efficiently.

For example, if you're working on a website design, you might create a project called "Website Design." Within this project, you could have files for the homepage, about page, and contact page. Each file can then have multiple pages for different design iterations or components.

To create a new project, click on the "New Project" button on the dashboard. To create a new file within a project, click on the "New File" button within the project.

Conclusion

Setting up your Figma account is the first step towards mastering design critiques. By understanding how to create an account, navigate the dashboard, and organize your projects and files, you'll be well-prepared to start your design journey in Figma.