How to Build Your Own Figma

Infinite canvas tool for brainstorming, wireframing, and visual thinking.

Leave threaded comments and annotations directly on designs for feedback.

Collaborative whiteboarding tool for brainstorming, diagramming, and ideation.

See real-time cursor positions and actions of all team members working together.

Control access levels with granular permissions for files and team members.

Automatically arrange and space elements that respond to content changes.

Define and sync color palettes across all designs for consistent branding.

Set constraints to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes.

Organize designs into responsive frames with multiple breakpoints and layouts.

Use grids, guides, and layout tools to organize designs with precision.

Organize and manage reusable design assets including icons, images, and components.

Build reusable design components with multiple variants for consistent design systems.

Organize and manage shared libraries, tokens, and design guidelines for teams.

Create team libraries with published components and styles accessible across projects.

Manage design tokens and sync them across design tools and code.

Add animations and transitions to prototype interactions with easing and timing controls.

Create components with interactive states and conditional logic for advanced prototypes.

Design complex user flows with multiple pages, layers, and interaction states.

Create interactive prototypes with hotspots, animations, and user flow interactions.

Generate product copy and descriptions using AI based on design context.

Automatically generate background images and textures using AI.

Track design metrics, usage, and collaboration activity across teams.

Monitor team activity, file usage, and collaboration patterns.

Provide developers with specs, assets, and code snippets automatically.

Export design specs, measurements, and code snippets for developers.

Export multiple assets and frames in bulk with custom naming and organization.

Export designs in multiple formats including PNG, SVG, PDF, and GIF.