How Do I Add Illustrations to Figma?

Adding illustrations to Figma is an incredibly useful way to make your designs look more professional and polished. It can be a great way to communicate ideas and concepts in a visually appealing way, as well as add some personality to your designs.

But how do you go about adding illustrations to Figma?

The first step is to decide what type of illustration you want to use. You can either use vector graphics, bitmap graphics, or a combination of both.

Vector graphics are best for creating logos, icons, and other shapes that need to remain sharp even when scaled up or down. Bitmap graphics are better for photographs, textures, and other detailed images that don’t need to be scaled up or down.

Once you’ve decided which type of illustration you want to use, the next step is finding the right image or set of images. You can either create your own illustrations in Figma using the tools available in the app, or search through stock images on sites like Unsplash or Pixabay.

When you’ve found the right image(s), upload them into Figma by selecting File > Upload from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Then select the image(s) you want to upload and click “Open”. Once they’re uploaded, drag and drop them onto your canvas wherever you want them placed.

Styling

Now that your illustrations are in place on your canvas, it’s time to style them! You can adjust their size and position by dragging their corners or sides with your mouse. You can also change their color by selecting one of the color swatches at the bottom of the screen.

In addition to styling your illustrations directly in Figma, you can also use it as a platform for creating other types of designs using illustrations as a base. For example, if you have an illustration that you want to create a logo from, you can use Figma’s vector tools (like curves and shapes) and text boxes (for adding words) to create a logo design.

Conclusion:

Adding illustrations to Figma is an easy way to make your designs look more professional and polished. By deciding which type of illustration you want (vector/bitmap), finding/creating appropriate images/illustrations, uploading them into Figma, and styling them with color swatches and other tools available on the app – adding illustrations has never been easier!