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How Do I Make a Mobile Wireframe in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 12:07 am

Mobile wireframes are an essential tool in the mobile app development process. They help to communicate your app’s functionality and layout to your development team, and can be used to test user flows and interactions.

Figma is a great platform for creating mobile wireframes, as it offers a wide range of features and integrations. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a mobile wireframe in Figma.

To create a mobile wireframe in Figma, you’ll first need to create a new file. To do this, click on the ‘+’ icon in the left sidebar, and select ‘New File’ from the drop-down menu.

You’ll then be prompted to choose a template for your new file. For this tutorial, we’ll be using the ‘iPhone 8’ template.

Once you’ve selected your template, you’ll be taken to the canvas area. This is where you’ll design your wireframe.

To add elements to your wireframe, you can either use the left sidebar or the top toolbar. The left sidebar contains a range of pre-built elements that you can drag-and-drop onto your canvas. The top toolbar contains a range of tools that you can use to draw your own elements.

PRO TIP: Figma is a great tool for wireframing mobile apps, but there are a few things to keep in mind when using it for this purpose. First, Figma is primarily a vector drawing tool, so it may not be ideal for complex or detailed wireframes. Second, Figma’s default grid is based on the iPhone 6/7/8 Plus screen size, so you’ll need to adjust the canvas size and grid settings if you’re wireframing for a different device. Finally, while Figma does have some basic interaction and animation features, it’s not as robust as dedicated wireframing or prototyping tools like InVision or Justinmind.

Once you’ve added all of the elements you want to include in your wireframe, it’s time to start linking them together. This is known as creating ‘user flows’. To do this, simply click on one element and drag it to another element.

A line will appear linking the two elements together. You can then add a label to this line to indicate what action should take place when the user clicks on the first element (e.g. ‘Login’).

Your mobile wireframe is now complete! To share it with your development team or clients, simply click on the ‘Share’ button in the top right-hand corner and select who you want to share it with. Figma also offers a range of export options, so you can easily generate high-quality images or PDFs of your work.

Creating mobile wireframes in Figma is quick and easy. With its drag-and-drop interface and range of features and integrations, Figma is the perfect platform for designing high-quality mobile wireframes.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.