How to use Figma Frames & Autolayout?

This is Episode 2 of Foundations of Figma where we will cover how to practically use Frames, Constraints and Autolayout along with all the tips and tricks you'll need to use Figma like a professional.

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Syllabus
1:25 - Video Overview
1:55 - Groups vs Frames
2:35 - Horizontal & Vertical Constraints
10:11 - Why Frames?
15:25 - Nested Constraints
20:26 Responsive & Adapted Design
28:45 - Basics of Autolayout
48:50 - Practical Implementation
55:22 - Resources to Learn Figma
57:51 - Homework

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Using this timeline for self learning


00:05 Learn the practical aspects of frames and auto layout in Figma

02:16 Horizontal constraints define how a layer behaves inside a frame.

06:53 Scale in Figma maintains proportions of layers as you resize them.

09:12 Frames in Figma have constraints inside them, making them extremely powerful.

13:22 Auto layout is level two of frames

15:35 Setting constraints in Figma to make responsive designs

19:48 Understanding the concept of responsive design versus adaptive design

21:48 Adaptive design is necessary for real products to optimize space on different devices.

25:36 Understanding the difference between desktop and mobile web apps

27:33 Learn about variants, components, responsive UI, and adaptive UI

31:25 Autolayout in Figma allows for dynamic resizing and adjustment of elements within frames.

33:22 Understanding the behavior of wrap and fixed width in Auto Layout

37:31 Understanding Autolayout and Padding in Figma

39:23 Using option key and clicking the icon allows you to apply padding equally on all four sides.

43:11 Auto layout is used when elements will regularly change in width or height.

45:04 Nested framing and autolayout constraints are used to create a responsive layout.

48:30 Use the Responsify plugin to easily test designs on multiple devices.

50:16 Introduction to frames and autolayout

53:38 Learn how to bypass constraints and easily share design files.

55:14 Ansh Mehra provides a list of top rated inspiration websites and shortcuts for Figma.

58:41 The next lecture will cover Styles and libraries.

1:00:21 Feedback is needed for making the course top tier in Figma education


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[divyakamal]

Haven't seen anyone else on YouTube explain Figma in so much detail! Thank you Ansh!

[shaurya]

We would love to see all these concepts using on a project as it can help us to know about these tools more practically

[troysmusicalroom]

A reputed design institute would charge 80k Rs & teach frames for one day only. And then we have you, as always thank you so much for your efforts. Please keep bringing such detailed courses. ❤️

[craftierszest]

The course and knowledge you are providing of free others are charging 40 to 70k for the same, thank you so much. You are not just making videos, you are making the life of many designers.

[humzitoo]

Ansh you will gonna be One and only name for Complete UX. 🥰

[SumedhShewale-xw]

MODULE 1

02:00 Groups vs Frames
04:30 scale property in constraints
05:16 shortcut- to copy
10:12 why frames?
12:18 shortcut- bypass constraints
12:45 resources -IOS systems by Joey Banks
13:13 shortcut to detach instance from the parent component
15:15 nested constraints
17:22 using frames
18:40 frames vs autolayouts
20:13 responsive vs adaptive design
27:53 resource -articles to learn about responsive design and grids

MODULE 2


28:45 basics of autolayouts

30:32 shortcut for autolayout
31:45 resource - Untitled UI
32:45 vertical vs horizontal autolayouts
33:21 fixed width vs hug content
38:12 horizantal and vertical padding
41:35 nested autolayouts
42:28 why keyboard dont have autolayouts
43:24 example of constraints and autolayouts
48:00 important takeaways

MODULE 3

48:48 practicle implementation and plugin - responsify
50:51 resource: figma video for responsive design
51:40 what are sections?
53:15 medium blog- how to organize figma pages by ansh sir
53:38 shortcut to copy URL to share your designs
53:54 how to get into outline mode in figma?
54:36 using annotation cards
55:10 inspiration resources
55:23 learn figma on your own
55:56 Ansh sir courses and learnUIUX.in
57:42 UX case study videos by ansh sir
57:47 Homework
1:00:00 Outro

[denispanarin]

Thanks a lot from Russia and Uzbekistan. You are the best.

[dipanshchhabda]

The level of effort this man has put into this course to go into depth in every aspect is commendable! Thanks, man. Much appreciated.

[radhikagarg]

even, I do course of figma on udemy, but you are teaching great in details with examples to understand how its work actual.
thank you Ansh sir, we students are so lucky to learning from you.

[TechMag]

I especially liked the way you broke down the different types of frames. It really helped me understand their purpose. Thanks for the free course, Ansh!

[chinmayaranjandas]

Honestly after watching this video i recall i watched atleast 10 videos about how auto layout works...if i had this video before... it wld hv been a piece of cake...appreciated ur teachings alot....ur truly helping students on their fundamentals bro...respect👍

[michaelroberts]

Absolutely EXCELLENT content. By far, the best I have found. Covering and explaining everything from A to Z in detail.

[aayuff]

i was confused but i now see your videos and from now i am very satisfied with your course .nice work

[Ruhi_Shares]

I just completed this video and I don't know why but I was enjoying it, also loved Auto layout wala section in the video.

[ridz]

One of the main things I learned was the difference between Responsive and Adaptive design, combined with the Responsify and Breakpoints plugin, now that is a game changer. 💪

[emibaloc]

Hey Ansh!
I've just completed this video, it took me 3 days to complete this video and making notes of it on notion. I was very confused about the auto-layout feature before. But you have explained it in so much detail that now my concepts are clear.
Also i wanna let you know that I've start reading articles from figma blog| shortcut and those are very helpful. Thank you so much for guiding us to the valuable resources and providing such detailed videos on learning figma. Hats off to you for the hardwork you are putting in to make these videos.

[nikithasshenoy]

😄 no words.. this video is absolutely amazing.. I really needed a detail video on frames and auto layout and this has helped me a lot.. my 95% of doubts are cleared.. thanks for the resourses.. I really felt ansh bhai was sitting next to me and explain all this in detail ... thanks once again.. you are helping a lot of aspiring designers like me to gain momentum in the field of UX design 😀

[herbstelaut]

You are amazing Ansh! I really appreciate your spirit and your offers!