Quick summary
This tutorial walks you through how to create a design system in Figma by setting up a frame, adding design elements, arranging assets, customizing properties, and sharing the finished system with your team. A Figma design system gives teams a reusable library of components, styles, and layouts that ensures visual consistency across every project.
Steps
- Navigate to the bottom section of your design canvas and click 'Frame' to start a new frame.
- Use your mouse cursor to draw a frame anywhere on the canvas to define your workspace.
- Return to the menu bar at the bottom and use the available options to add design elements — such as shapes, text, and images — to the canvas.
- Arrange your assets one by one according to your creative concept, making adjustments so they fit within the frame.
- Select each asset individually and open the right-side panel to customize properties like Position, Layout, Appearance, and Visual Effects.
- Click the 'Share' button in the top-right corner to send a copy of the design system to your team members.
