How Do I Add an Asset Library to Figma?

Adding an asset library to Figma is a great way to save time and streamline your design workflow. It allows you to store and access commonly used assets quickly and easily.

Asset libraries can include images, icons, logos, and other graphical elements that are often used in design projects. This makes it easier to maintain consistency across multiple designs and helps speed up the design process.

The first step in adding an asset library to Figma is to create a project file. Once the project file has been created, click on the “+” icon at the top of the left panel.

This will open up a list of options for creating a new asset library. Select “Asset Library” from this list and then give your new asset library a name.

Next, click on the “Add Assets” button at the bottom of the left panel. This will open up a dialog box where you can select which assets you want to add to your library.

The assets can be added individually or as part of a package. Once all of your desired assets have been added, click “Done” at the bottom right corner of the dialog box.

Once your asset library has been created, it can be accessed from anywhere within Figma by clicking on its name in the left panel or using the keyboard shortcut Cmd + Shift + A (for Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + A (for Windows). You can also share your asset library with other designers by clicking on “Share” in the upper right corner of Figma when viewing your asset library.

The final step is to style your newly created asset library so that it looks nice and matches your brand identity. To do this, select all of your assets in Figma by pressing Cmd + A (for Mac) or Ctrl + A (for Windows). Then use either text styling options such as font size, color, and line height or graphical styling options such as shadows, outlines, and masks from within Figma’s property inspector window on the right side of the screen to style each element in your asset library as desired.

Conclusion: Adding an asset library to Figma is an efficient way to save time and streamline your design workflow. Creating an asset library requires creating a project file, adding assets individually or as part of a package, sharing with other designers if desired, and finally styling each element within it using text or graphical styling options available in Figma’s property inspector window.