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Figma for Product Design
1 Introduction to Figma
1-1 Overview of Figma
1-2 Key Features of Figma
1-3 Figma Interface Tour
1-4 Setting Up a Figma Account
2 Basic Tools and Navigation
2-1 Navigating the Figma Workspace
2-2 Using the Selection Tool
2-3 Basic Shape Tools
2-4 Text Tool and Typography
2-5 Layers and Groups
2-6 Alignment and Distribution
3 Advanced Tools and Techniques
3-1 Vector Networks and Pen Tool
3-2 Boolean Operations
3-3 Masking and Clipping
3-4 Using Components and Variants
3-5 Auto Layout
3-6 Prototyping Basics
4 Design Systems and Libraries
4-1 Creating a Design System
4-2 Managing Styles and Tokens
4-3 Using Figma Libraries
4-4 Sharing and Collaborating on Libraries
4-5 Version Control in Figma
5 Collaboration and Teamwork
5-1 Real-time Collaboration
5-2 Comments and Feedback
5-3 Managing Permissions and Access
5-4 Integrating Figma with Other Tools
5-5 Best Practices for Team Collaboration
6 Prototyping and Interaction Design
6-1 Creating Interactive Prototypes
6-2 Adding Interactions and Animations
6-3 Using Smart Animate
6-4 Testing and Sharing Prototypes
6-5 Analyzing Prototype Performance
7 Advanced Prototyping Techniques
7-1 Conditional Logic in Prototypes
7-2 Dynamic Content and Data Integration
7-3 Advanced Interaction Design Patterns
7-4 Creating Custom Plugins
7-5 Exporting and Sharing Prototypes
8 Figma Plugins and Extensions
8-1 Overview of Figma Plugins
8-2 Installing and Managing Plugins
8-3 Popular Figma Plugins for Product Design
8-4 Creating Custom Plugins
8-5 Integrating Third-Party Tools
9 Best Practices and Workflow Optimization
9-1 Design Principles for Product Design
9-2 Efficient File Management
9-3 Streamlining Design Workflow
9-4 Performance Optimization in Figma
9-5 Continuous Learning and Updates
10 Case Studies and Real-world Applications
10-1 Analyzing Successful Figma Projects
10-2 Applying Lessons from Case Studies
10-3 Real-world Product Design Challenges
10-4 Building a Portfolio with Figma
10-5 Preparing for Product Design Interviews
Auto Layout in Figma

Auto Layout in Figma

Key Concepts

Auto Layout Basics

Auto Layout is a feature in Figma that allows you to create responsive and dynamic designs. When you apply Auto Layout to a frame or group, Figma automatically adjusts the spacing and alignment of elements within that frame or group based on their content. This ensures that your design adapts smoothly to different screen sizes and content lengths.

Example: Imagine you are designing a card that contains a title, an image, and a description. With Auto Layout, if the title becomes longer, the card will automatically adjust its height to accommodate the new text, ensuring that the design remains visually balanced and functional.

Spacing and Padding

Spacing and Padding are crucial aspects of Auto Layout. Spacing refers to the distance between elements within the frame, while Padding is the space between the elements and the frame's edges. You can control these properties in the Inspector panel to ensure that your design elements are evenly spaced and have the appropriate buffer from the frame's boundaries.

Example: Think of a picture frame with multiple photos inside. The spacing between the photos ensures they don't overlap, while the padding around the photos keeps them from touching the frame's edges. Similarly, in Figma, you can set spacing and padding to create a clean and organized layout.

Resizing and Alignment

Resizing and Alignment are key features of Auto Layout that allow you to control how elements within a frame adjust when the frame is resized. You can set constraints such as "Scale" to make an element resize proportionally, or "Pin to Left/Right/Top/Bottom" to keep an element anchored to a specific edge of the frame. This ensures that your design remains consistent and functional across different screen sizes.

Example: Consider a mobile app screen with a header, content area, and footer. By applying constraints to the content area, you can ensure that it scales proportionally when the screen size changes, while the header and footer remain fixed at the top and bottom, respectively, providing a consistent user experience across devices.

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