Icon and grid systems
A well-crafted icon set and grid system serve as a solid foundation for your design system in Figma. They help ensure visual harmony and intuitive navigation across all your digital interfaces, improving the overall user experience.
- Iconography refers to the use of icons within your design system. Icons are small graphical representations of a concept or function. They help users understand and navigate the interface more intuitively. In Figma, you can create an icon set that matches your brand's aesthetic and usability principles. Once designed, these icons can be saved as components, allowing you to reuse them across different designs, promoting consistency.
- Grid systems, on the other hand, are frameworks used to align and organize elements on a page. They help maintain balance and visual harmony in your designs. In Figma, you can set up grid systems to provide guidelines for where to place elements. You can define columns, rows, and gaps to create a structured layout. Once set, this grid can be applied to any frame, aiding in the consistent positioning and sizing of elements.
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