This blog article compiles a comprehensive set of Figma interview questions designed to assess your expertise in one of the most popular design tools. Covering essential topics like the differences between Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD, the use of plugins, and how Figma handles both UI and UX design, this guide is perfect for anyone preparing for a design role. The questions also explore more advanced features like Auto-Layout, design tokens, and collaboration tools, making this a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals looking to brush up on their Figma knowledge.
Q1. What do you know about Figma?
Ans. It is primarily a cloud-based app, though the company does offer desktop apps for both Windows and Mac. It allows multiple users to view and edit projects as a team in real time. It is easy to share the file’s unique link with any one to mark sections on the design and add comments without having to download special software. Figma also has apps for Android, iOS and ipad, however, they are just for viewing prototypes and sharing files
Q2. Differentiate between Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD.
Ans. Figma is a collaborative design tool that lets you edit, comment, and share projects in real time. You can work with anyone for free, without any software installation. Sketch also has real-time collaboration, but only for subscribers and Mac users. Adobe’s Coediting tool allows cross-platform collaboration, but not as smoothly as Figma.
Figma has more flexible vector networks than Sketch and Adobe XD, which use sequential paths. Figma also has better collaboration features for developers, who can inspect, comment, and export assets from a link. Sketch requires a web inspector or a handoff tool for developers, while Adobe XD has a Development share option.
Q3. How do you add and use plugins in Figma?
Ans. You can browse the Figma Community, install a plugin from the file menu or toolbar, or use a template or a manifest file to create your own plugin. To run a plugin, you can use the quick action shortcut (Ctrl+/), the toolbar, the right-click menu, or the file menu.
Q4. How do you use Figma for both UI and UX design?
Ans. User interface, or UI for short, is the visually appealing and engaging portion of a product that customers see and use. User experience, or UX, refers to the total feeling and enjoyment that customers have when using a product. High-fidelity UI designs may be produced with Figma thanks to its vector drawing tools, components, styles, auto-layout, and other features.
The logo, navigation bar, search box, and filters are just a few of the components that make up the Figma Community’s user interface. You may test your UX by developing prototypes to replicate the actual navigation or flow that an end-user will go through.
Q5. Distinguish between Frames, Layers and Groups in Figma.
Ans. In Figma, Frames, Layers, and Groups each serve distinct purposes:
- Frames are containers used to structure layouts, such as screens or components. They support constraints, enabling responsive design by adapting child elements when the frame resizes. Frames can be nested and are essential for defining boundaries and managing layouts.
- Layers represent individual design elements like text, shapes, or images. They are the building blocks within frames or groups and allow control over stacking order, visibility, and other properties.
- Groups are used to organize multiple layers into a single unit for easier management. While groups make it convenient to move or scale related elements together, they do not support constraints or advanced layout features like frames.
Q6. What is Nesting in Figma?
Ans. A nested component is a component that comprises one or more components within it. Figma enables nesting through various modular methods. Auto layout is another advantage of Figma which allows you to arrange themselves automatically. Additionally, there is the ‘Embed’ function that permits you to embed the selected object inside the frame of your choice. Further, you can replicate a repeatable element by using the Pack Horizontally or Pack Vertically commands in Figma (under the Arrange menu). All of these are elucidated under component architecture in Figma.
Q7. How do you add a link to an entire text layer in Figma?
Ans. You can create a link for a part or all of a text layer. Select the text and press Ctrl + K (Windows) or Command + K (Mac) or click the Create Link icon on the toolbar. Then, type or paste the URL in the text box that appears, using the usual keyboard shortcuts.
Q8. How can you move a page from one Figma file to another?
Ans. Figma has a “Move to Project” option, but it also needs the ability to “Move to Design File”. The only solution is to manually replicate and move the Page Name and every single Frame to the new location. The comments are lost after duplication and relocation, but the master components are not moved.
Q9. What do you understand by the terms “low” and “high” wireframes?
Ans. Low wireframes are simple and usually black-and-white drawings to show the basic organization, structure, and functioning of a design. They are created for quick feedback, idea exploration, and concept testing. High wireframes are more detailed demonstrations of colors, fonts, images, text and other interactive features. They are beneficial for prototyping, communicating requirements, and enhancing designs. Figma can be used to create both types of wireframes easily.
Q10. Explain the Constraints features in Figma.
Ans. Constraints are a powerful feature in Figma that enables you to control how layers resize and adapt to different screen sizes and devices. You can select from different options along both the horizontal and vertical axes, such as left, right, top, bottom, scale, center, or a mix of any two sides. For example, you can pin a button to the bottom-right corner of a frame by setting constraints. This will fix the button’s position relative to the frame, regardless of how you resize it.
Q11. Tell us how to manage libraries for your design team in Figma.
Ans. There are various ways to manage libraries. You can publish styles, components, and variables to a library by creating assets. You can enable libraries in team files by setting them in design files, FigJam files, or all files. Additionally, you can find and apply styles, drag and replace components. Figma also allows you to swap libraries, update them, and accept changes by publishing them, keeping a detailed record of changes in the file’s version history.
Q12. Explain the importance of design tokens.
Design tokens are important bits of data useful for creating UIs and interactions in Figma. They specify your brand’s and design system’s visual elements, such as colors, fonts, grids, effects, sizes, and variables. You can manage how layers resize and adjust to various screen sizes and devices with design tokens in Figma.
External third-party plugins such as Tokens Studio (formerly Figma tokens), Specify App, and Style Dictionary, help you create and manage design tokens in Figma. You can export Figma styles and custom tokens to a JSON file or synchronize them to GitHub. Additionally, you can employ design tokens with other features in Figma, such as components, variants, grids, and branches.
Q13. Tell us about Figma’s Auto-Layout features.
Ans. Auto-layout is one of the most potent and useful features of Figma that helps designers produce fluid designs that can easily adapt to varying content sizes and screen dimensions. When a group or frame is chosen, the auto-layout button on the toolbar is clicked to enable it. Once enabled, all the components inside the frame or group will adjust to the varying screen sizes automatically.
Q14. Can you mention all the collaboration tools in Figma.
Ans. There are three collaboration tools.
- Inspect: Figma offers an Inspect feature that enables developers to see specific information about each design element, such as the colors, fonts, and sizes.
- Code Export: Figma provides a code export feature that developers can utilize to export Swift, CSS, or Android XML code for the design.
- Design file share: Figma permits designers to share a design file with other developers, giving them the ability to view and inspect its design elements.
- Figjam: This can be used to collaborate with your team.
Q15. Explain Figma’s Versioning Feature.
Ans. When a design is saved, Figma creates a new version. Designers can access the old versions by clicking on the ‘Versions’ button in the toolbar. They can view and compare the last updated version with the previous ones and restore any of them.
Q16. How can you convert Figma Design to HTML?
Ans. Figma design to HTML conversion is a process of transforming Figma prototypes into web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
Using Figma plugins like pxCode or Anima that can produce HTML, CSS, and React code from Figma designs. Open your project in Figma, pick the components or frames you wish to export, then select the “Export Code” option from the plugin panel to begin the plugin installation process.
Using Figma’s built-in capabilities, such as the Inspect panel or the Code panel, to see CSS for specific items. In Figma, you may choose an element on the canvas, access these tools from the right sidebar, and copy the CSS code from the panel. The code may then be pasted into an HTML editor or file.
Q17. How do you use Dev Mode in Figma? What are the benefits?
Ans. Dev mode, which is a new feature added to Figma, enables faster conversion of designs to codes. It is often compared to the inspect tool in Chrome, however, it conveys the designers’ intent in a more approachable manner. Besides the code icon on the top right corner, the shortcut to Dev mode is Shift + D.
- View and copy properties, values, and code from design components
- Compare frame versions to see the series of edits done to it
- Inspect and navigate design files with simple interactions that surface important layer information
- Quickly find designs ready for development with section statuses
- Streamline your workflow with developer-focused integrations, like Jira, Storybook and GitHub
- Add relevant links and developer resources to components
Q18. What is a Prototype in Figma?
Ans. A prototype in Figma is a way to create interactive flows that simulate how a user may interact with your designs. Prototypes can help you to:
- Preview interactions and user flows
- Share and iterate on ideas
- Get feedback from collaborators
- Test interactions with users
- Present your designs to stakeholders
Q19. What are the ways to improve a prototype?
Ans. The ways in which Figma prototypes can be improved are by Using components and instances to make your design more consistent and easier to connect
- Using components to scroll content and check what is visible in the viewport
- Applying timed delays and overlays to create complex interactions like pop-ups and transitions
- Using a table of contents to structure and navigate your prototype
- Working in observation mode to share feedback.
- Using Figma’s extension for Visual Studio Code to link your design with your code.
Q20. Briefly describe the process of connecting two flows in Figma.
Ans. Figma allows us to demonstrate a flow, which is a sequence of frames that shows how a user interacts with your design. You can connect two flows in a few steps.
- Choose a frame to begin the flow and click on the “Flow starting point” section in the “Prototype” tab of the right sidebar.
- Select a name for the new flow.
- Drag the plus icon from one frame to another to connect them
- To switch between flows, use the dropdown menu in the toolbar or the Layers panel.
BONUS QUESTION
Q21. Like all tools, Figma has its own drawbacks. What do you have to say?
Ans. There are three major drawbacks.
- Being a cloud-based tool, Figma ceases to function efficiently in areas with poor internet connectivity. You may face difficulties in accessing the platform and its features.
- It relies on JavaScript, which is notoriously slow, to run its features and animations.
- Figma has a lot of features and tools that can be overwhelming for beginners or users who are not familiar with vector-based design tools. You have to depend on tutorials, to master Figma and use it effectively.
A Helpful Guide for Both Interviewees and Interviewers
As you keep exploring the various features of the tool, you will emerge as a more confident and proficient user of Figma. We hope that this post by Voyantt’s UI-UX designers has helped you learn more about Figma and its benefits. This handy guide helps designers to answer questions precisely and recruiters to hire the best UI-UX designers who have a sound knowledge of Figma.