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How Do You Create a Pattern in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 9:02 pm

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for ways to streamline your design process. That’s why I was excited to discover Figma’s “Create Pattern” feature.

Creating a pattern in Figma is easy:

  1. First, create the design element that you want to use as a pattern.
  2. Next, select the element and click the “Create Pattern” button in the top toolbar.
  3. Figma will automatically create a new frame that contains your element, as well as a link to the original element.
  4. You can then use this new frame as a pattern in your design.

There are a few things to keep in mind when using patterns:

PRO TIP: When creating patterns in Figma, it is important to be aware of the potential risks involved. Patterns can be created that are either too complex or too simple, which can lead to problems when using them in your designs. Additionally, if you are not careful, you may end up with a pattern that is not consistent with the rest of your design.
  • Patterns are linked to the original elements, so if you make changes to the original element, those changes will be reflected in the pattern.
  • If you want to create a static version of an element, you can unlink it from the original element by clicking the “Unlink” button in the top toolbar.

Creating patterns is a great way to save time and keep your design consistent. Give it a try next time you’re working in Figma!

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.