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Can We Use Figma for Print Design?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:04 am

Figma is a vector graphic design tool that is primarily used for user interface and web design. However, can Figma be used for print design?

The answer is yes! While Figma isn’t as widely used for print design as it is for web and app design, there’s no reason why it can’t be used for print projects. Figma has all of the features and tools you need to create beautiful print designs.

PRO TIP: While Figma is a great tool for digital design, it is not meant for print design. If you try to use Figma for print design, you may end up with poor quality prints.

Here are some tips for using Figma for print design:

  • Create your designs at the correct size and resolution. When creating print designs in Figma, make sure to set the canvas size to the final print size of your design, and set the resolution to at least 300 DPI. This will ensure that your designs are high-quality and ready for printing.
  • Use vector graphics. One of the great things about Figma is that it uses vector graphics, which means your designs can be scaled up or down without losing any quality. This is perfect for print design, as you can easily resize your designs to fit different sized pages or products.
  • Choose the right color mode.

    For most print projects, you’ll want to use the CMYK color mode. This color mode uses a four-color printing process (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) which produces rich, vibrant colors. You can switch to CMYK color mode in Figma by going to File > Document Settings > Color Mode.

  • Export your designs as PDFs. When you’re ready to export your design, choose PDF as your file format. This will preserve all of the vector information in your design and make it easy to send to a printer.

With these tips in mind, you can easily use Figma for all of your print design needs!

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.