Adding vector icons to a Figma project can be a great way to give it extra visual appeal. Vector icons are scalable, meaning they can be enlarged or reduced without any loss of image quality, making them perfect for use in digital projects.
Plus, there are thousands of free vector icons available on the web, so it’s easy to find an icon that suits your project. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to add and style vector icons in Figma.
Step 1: Find Icons – The first step is to find the perfect vector icon for your project. There are many websites where you can find free vector icons such as flaticon.com and the nounproject.com. Once you’ve found your desired icon, download it as an SVG file.
Step 2: Import Icons into Figma – Once you have downloaded your SVG file, open up your Figma project and click “File” then “Import” and select the SVG file from your computer. This will add the icon to your project.
Step 3: Style Your Icon – You can now style the icon however you like by changing its color, size or adding effects such as shadow or blur to make it stand out from other elements in the design. To do this select the icon by clicking on it, then go to “Effects” in the top right corner of Figma.
Step 4: Export Your Icon – Finally, once you are happy with how your styled icon looks you can export it either as an SVG or PNG file depending on what format you need it in for use elsewhere.
Conclusion:Adding vector icons to a Figma project is a great way to give extra visual appeal without compromising image quality. With this guide, you should now have all the information necessary to successfully import and style vector icons into your Figma projects.