4 Styles and Components in Figma

Key Concepts

• Text Styles
• Color Styles
• Effect Styles
• Component Styles

Text Styles

Text Styles in Figma allow you to define and apply consistent typography across your design. By creating a Text Style, you can ensure that all instances of a particular typeface, size, and color remain uniform. This is particularly useful for maintaining brand consistency and making global changes to your typography.

For example, you can create a Text Style named "Heading 1" with a specific font, size, and color. Once applied, any text element using "Heading 1" will automatically update if you modify the style. This saves time and ensures consistency throughout your design.

Color Styles

Color Styles in Figma enable you to define and reuse specific colors across your design. By creating a Color Style, you can ensure that all elements using that color remain consistent. This is essential for maintaining a cohesive color palette and making global color changes.

For instance, you can create a Color Style named "Primary Blue" and apply it to buttons, text, and backgrounds. If you need to update the color, changing the Color Style will update all elements using it, ensuring a unified look.

Effect Styles

Effect Styles in Figma allow you to define and apply consistent visual effects like shadows, blurs, and inner shadows. By creating an Effect Style, you can ensure that all elements using that effect remain uniform. This is useful for maintaining a consistent visual language and making global changes to effects.

For example, you can create an Effect Style named "Subtle Shadow" with specific settings for blur, spread, and color. Applying this style to multiple elements ensures they all have the same shadow effect, maintaining visual consistency.

Component Styles

Component Styles in Figma allow you to define and apply consistent styles to components. Components are reusable elements like buttons, cards, and icons. By creating a Component Style, you can ensure that all instances of a component remain consistent and can be updated globally.

For instance, you can create a Component Style named "Primary Button" with specific settings for text, color, and effects. Any button using this style will automatically update if you modify the style, ensuring a consistent and reusable design system.

Examples and Analogies

Think of Text Styles as a uniform dress code for your design team. Everyone wearing the same outfit ensures a cohesive look. Similarly, applying Text Styles ensures all text elements follow the same typography rules.

Color Styles can be compared to a painter's palette. Each color on the palette is predefined and can be used repeatedly without mixing new colors each time. This ensures a consistent and harmonious color scheme.

Effect Styles are like a set of stencils. Each stencil defines a specific pattern or effect that can be applied repeatedly. Using Effect Styles ensures all elements have the same visual effects, maintaining a consistent aesthetic.

Component Styles are akin to prefabricated building blocks. Each block is designed to fit together seamlessly, ensuring a consistent and modular design. Applying Component Styles ensures all instances of a component are identical and can be updated globally.