Deep Dive: Figma Auto Layout, Constraints, Breakpoints & Modes

Please note, in case you're not getting access to the new Figma UI yet, you can also use the archived previous course found here: https://skl.sh/3PJKok6 (I explain this in video 2).

Auto layout driving you crazy? Scared of what will happen with your design in the browser? Then this class is just right for you! We will learn everything about how to set up responsive designs in Figma.

This is going to be a real deep dive into auto layout, constraints, and, most importantly but rarely discussed, how to deal with breakpoints for your UI design, ranging from a simple setup to a more advanced approach with variables and modes.

Understanding and combining these tools will help you set up components, design patterns, and entire pages that align with code settings.

With the Figma course material file, you can work alongside me or return to exercises with detailed instructions in your own time.

This class is right for you if you have basic knowledge of Figma or if you are an advanced Figma user and want to brush up on your skills.

Auto Layout deep dive

What is auto layout?
Setting up auto layout frames
The auto layout menu
The auto setting
Advanced auto layout menu
Resize settings
Vertical resizing tips
Ignore auto layout
Auto layout components and variables
Setting min and max values
Auto layout wrap
Fixed aspect ratio images (hack)
Learn about nesting: parent-child relationship
Suggest auto layout
Some magic with tables: auto layout and AI
More advanced setup (examples)
Auto layout pages
Auto layout and CSS flexbox
Slot components with auto layout

Constraints

What are constraints in Figma?
Constraints and grids
A quick intro to grids in Figma

Breakpoints & Modes

Introducing CSS breakpoints
Breakpoints in Figma
Modes and screen sizes: a quick intro
Binding variants to modes
Hide and show with booleans
Responsive typography with modes

Plus Figma course material file

This is a course by moonlearning, moonlearning.io moon learning

Tracy Zuniga

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