Part III: Basic Components

Creating Interactive Buttons and Icons in Figma

In this video, I walk you through the process of designing a responsive button and an image icon component in Figma.

The tutorial covers step-by-step instructions on creating these elements, making them responsive, and integrating icons into your design system. In this tutorial, I demonstrated how to use Figma to create a simple button and image icon component. Starting with the square tool, I showed how to add a text field for a call-to-action, center it, and convert the design into a reusable component. I then explained how to create and utilize icons using tools like the pen tool and icon libraries such as Noun Project and Iconify. Additionally, I discussed the importance of consistency in icon sizing to ensure proper alignment and usability across different instances.

Summary

1. Starting with a Button: I began by selecting the square tool in Figma and creating a button. The initial step involved adding a text field labeled "call to action," using the bold Roboto font, and centering the text.
2. Creating Components: Once the button was designed, I converted it into a component. This allows for multiple instances of the button to be used and easily modified across the project.
3. Adding and Centering Text: Ensuring the text remains centered when the button is resized is crucial. I demonstrated how to use constraints to keep the text aligned.
4. Designing Icons: Using the pen tool, I created a simple play icon. I also explored external icon libraries like Noun Project and Iconify for additional design elements.
5. Consistency in Design: To maintain a consistent look, I emphasized the importance of keeping all icons at a standard size (128x128 pixels). This ensures that all icons align perfectly within the design.