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[@Mizko]

Become a FIGMA EXPERT With me today! My Ultimate Figma Design Masterclass (2,500+ students. 90+ Videos. 10+ hours.) 👉 thedesignership.com/courses/the-ultimate-figma-masterclass Shipfaster UI - Advanced Figma Design System (2,000+ Designers, 6,000 components and variants, 150+ global styles and 2,800+ media assets) 👉 thedesignership.com/products/figma-design-system/ Outline - Figma Wireframe Kit (350+ components and variants) 👉 www.thedesignership.com/products/outline-wireframe-kit Yours truly, Mizko

[@FightForTheSituation]

Hi brother iam from india... Your work really amazing in designs... Perticularly in figma... Actually i had been using photoshop for designs but now this figma not much satisfying with limited things like clipping mask.. In photoshop clipping mask with invert option produces the design, here same thing i tried with this figma... I couldn't.. Finally i got you in youtube... Expect some solution for this.

[@RaeZ__]

This is literally the best Figma tutorial in 18min I've ever seen, Actually... let me rephrase, this is the best "any app or software I'm trying to learn" tutorial I've ever seen. Really nice job Mizko! Forget Netflix, I will binge-watch your channel until the end!

[@Mizko]

Rodrigo! You made my day. I literally just woke up as it’s 7:16am here. Grateful to be adding so much value to your workflow.

[@NicoleBernadette]

Totally agree!! I just started freelance UI/UX design and this is so helpful

[@concannonpublishinghouse9057]

Amen to that!

[@francescodecclesiis2086]

Just bought the design system, can’t wait to use it Your video are sooo good man, I think today it’s time to enjoy at least 2/3h of full immersion on your KZbin channel Keep up the good work❤️💪🏻

[@KathBorup]

LOL love the 'add image' to component tip! I am a huge "auto-layout" fan I love using it for buttons or tooltips, when you change the text length of the button/tooltip it will naturally accommodate the new text and adjust the background accordingly. The additional spacing hack is great too! Another awesome new feature is component variants: this allows you to better manage your design system/components!

[@Mizko]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed

[@amina___6443]

High quality, super useful tutorial as usual, I am addicted to your tutorials :D Thank you Mizko. You teach me so much

[@antronero5970]

You have so much of positive energy. Good job mate

[@andrew_to]

Just picked up your design system and looking forward to using it. Keep up the great videos.

[@Mizko]

Thank you Andrew! Just got notified. Thanks a ton for the support. There will be on-going updates to it. You should get it in a couple of hours. Today is launch day.

[@LivingInColumbiaTennessee]

Mizko, You Are AWESOME. I just found your channel. I am OCD and new to Figma. I plan to watch this a few times to absorb all the tips and tricks and watch all of your other content. People like you fast track the inexperienced and help those with potential reach it faster. A genuine thank you. Please know all your time and energy for this content is so appreciated!

[@Mizko]

Thank you so much Brian! You taking the time to say this means a lot.

[@AmyeeL]

Just brought the design system and I’m stoked to use it!! Can’t wait! Loving the content and the kung fu moves Mizko!

[@Mizko]

Thank you! Really appreciate the support. I guess my Shaolin training has some good use after all.

[@cipriantepes]

There's a TON of good stuff in this video. Thanks Mizko.

[@rahulsbhatt]

Amazing🔥🔥 That bulk image upload is life saver!

[@Mizko]

Thanks Rahul 🔥Huge win

[@zikokat]

Thanks! I really enjoyed the video. There is so many helpful tips and I enjoyed the way you speak which makes it funnier and more enjoyable to watch. I am new to this, which really helped me and cheered me up at work!😆

[@112Stat]

I’m doing a UX UI Design course atm and you’ve just saved my life 😭 thank you so much

[@dakshaswal7909]

AMAZING! Thank you so much for uploading this :D

[@PUK1SVA]

I'm moving from XD to Figma and your videos are super helpful. Amazing stuff man! Thank you so much.

[@gospoda2]

Coming from the print world and Adobe, figma shares some of the little quarks with Adobe. Like using the dimension panel with simple equations, and the bulk image feature. Great tutorial.

[@kingamatuszkiewicz5311]

Those tips just resonate soooo well with my stuggles

[@alihezarpisheh8350]

Thanks for your tips!

[@adityarmankare]

This is first class content Mizko! Subscribed :)

[@TechwithDestiny]

You are actually an amazing instructor

[@AdGoz]

it worked! thank you so much!!

[@4xpaul]

No way!!! Command + Shift + K is the absolute best thing I’ve learned in months! Thanks so much.. 💥

[@kyiphyukhin7562]

I like your sense of humor. This make my day. Thank you

[@ScenicNatureTales]

Great video!

[@adevikthur]

Awesome! 🤩

[@memoinanci5984]

MASS COLLAPSE LAYERS works differently for me than explained: On a Mac press CMD + A to select everything. Go to Layer panel and hold CMD + Click on 1 dropdown arrow and everything closes. Do exactly the same to open everything on the Layer panel. By the way Mizko your content is simple and brilliant! It helps immensely! Your accent takes me back to amazing Australia! :) So thank you very much!!

[@amandayu3639]

Great tutorial, will continue watching more.....😃

[@chamiko1802]

thanks Mizko. I'm getting better understanding now why should we use frame instead if group for grouping elements

[@Mizko]

Woo! You learnt something new.

[@maxdronov]

great advices!

[@itsvaleria]

Just bought the design system, excited!

[@Mizko]

Thank you Vale! Will be dropping soon.

[@MAS_MATRIX]

Great tutorial! Funny too!

[@pehotosan]

Thank u for this ❤❤

[@pierresu]

The intro is insane, the content is huge ! 👌

[@concannonpublishinghouse9057]

Brilliant video! Just working my way from learning webflow the past 5 months to now integrating Figma. Wish I would've stumbled upon your videos earlier Mizko! These are great! Can't wait to sign up for your class. Thank you for breaking this down, this will definitely help me learn the Figma system much faster and more efficiently.

[@ThirapatEkbundit]

Thank you soooooo much for sharing this

[@amandalorentesayago]

Tx bro, nice video WHUA!

[@gregorychamekh8143]

You are the best, ty a lot

[@uxalok]

You have Just become my idol 🙂🙌, I imagine my future self with u. And gosh u r so underrated,

[@preciousdafe3988]

nice video man....could you please make a video that guides designers in selecting an appropriate typeface for their design projects?

[@Mizko]

;) Sounds goodio! Will line that up

[@ChristianBaptiste]

12:40 into your video you mentioned a auto layout invisible rectangle hack, this hack is no longer needed by your other suggestion of turning everything into an auto layout. If you auto layout the first text block then add bottom padding you get the same result with less layer clutter.

[@michaelschultze3595]

I like your tutorials very much. Always well understandable. Is there a detailed tutorial on how to build a design kit? Naming? Structure.... What objects might not belong in the kit? Everything in frames or groups? And how to optimize an existing theme.... how to go about it.... Thanks

[@chidorirasenganz]

There’s actually a quicker and easier way to create space. Just create another auto layout. Plus you retain better control on your spacing. Great video! I definitely picked up some tricks

[@Mizko]

🔥

[@stevendesigner]

Thanks! 👌

[@StephLiew]

The calculator...mind blown. 🤓Also great point re: componentising - I tend to leave it right until the very, very end but would probably benefit from a more considered, thoughtful approach early on...

[@raqueljatiya7899]

Muchas gracias!!

[@julesp4605]

I love your videos - always make me laugh (while learning)

[@aydemironur35]

13:30 one more little tip for fellas, it also works when you want some element placement outside of o a frame. Figma automaticly add elements inside of a frame when you drag more than %50 of that element. With holding space you can keep it outside.

[@archiahmad]

Wow... cant thank you enough ... you are the maaaan

[@andrew.schaeffer4032]

Thanks! at 12:45, my spacing trick is to make a nested auto-layout instead of inserting a rectangle.

[@SandipKumar-og6xm]

Also make videos on autolayput properties like hug, fix and filled components including when to use what at which condition.

[@AndresGutierrez-sz2oc]

Super!!

[@user-js9oz9qe7k]

this is an awesome video

[@juls2334]

Love your design system! Totally amazing! Can we see your sketch for the Amazon redo?

[@Mizko]

Thanks Julie! Appreciate it. If you want to speed up your process, make sure to get a piece of it too. Oh, if you're interested in a sketching video - I'll definitely line one up. I think it's critical for designers to understand how to think on paper.

[@GraveRave]

Happily Purchased the design system and smashed that like button!

[@Mizko]

Woo! Thank you Daigo 🙏🏼 I’m sure you’re going to love it. There will be a juicy video to help you u derstand how to use it and make the most out of it. Can’t wait to drop it!

[@jackmak9941]

Always smash the like button every time I watch your video! 🥰

[@kishanvagale]

#9 can be simplified by adding the 2text layers in an auto layout. The use Space Between to add extra space

[@amina___6443]

This info may be useful but I don't understand it. Can you or somebody rephrase?

[@ytubeanon]

@@amina___6443 Bing A.I. said: "You can streamline your design process in Figma by adding two text layers within an auto layout. Then, use the ‘Space Between’ feature to introduce additional space as needed. This will ensure a neat and organized layout for your design."

[@lewis4929]

I'm interested in buying the design system. You said at the start of the video that by using it, it only took you ten minutes to put together the amazon page. Do you have a video on how/why it makes the process so much easier? Thanks!

[@mahdisoheilifar5124]

Thaaaank you sooo whoooaaaaaa Much 😍🥋

[@MrTungDev]

love it

[@jeremyl9515]

Bro great video, just wanna throw in my 2cent I know for a fact that I'll enjoy your tutorial even more. When you are toggling on the side layers panel maybe slab on Magnifying effect, so we can see it better + will be easier on the eye for to watch more of your videos XD, secondly, I know it not realistic to ask you to create every single element from scratch, but perhaps you could create new/first element just once...so we can follow along better. ( p.s my third day in the roll binging on your content~ love it! thanks yo )

[@denchic1]

With a fram, can i round colors. Will need to check because i am not with my system ag the moment. Great content as usual Mizko!

[@njengathegeek]

nice tips

[@egoiisticprince7977]

Smashed that like button bcz its sooooo valuable

[@Mizko]

Legend. Thank you!

[@adrianmarza4770]

Ok that intro was Waaa ! you won a subs haha

[@Andrea-lf3jq]

I enjoyed the WOAH WOAH moments more than I thought I would hahah

[@Mizko]

Haha! Glad to hear :)

[@hikimjess]

Loving all your videos! At 12:56, you use an invisible rectangle to add space in an auto layout - is it okay to handoff the file like that to a developer?

[@nicklamela2294]

Mizko is the GOAT designer.

[@Mizko]

Interesting fact. I'm actually the year of the Goat in the Chinese Zodiac and I've got it tattooed in my sleeve 😂 🐐

[@nicklamela2294]

@@Mizko ok so it's beyond official😆

[@blissfuly8375]

Hey Mizko, what is your guideline for good drop shadow?

[@Ioannnify]

Love your tips and just bought your Design System! Would love if you can create a UI using it so we can follow along! :)

[@Mizko]

That's actually a great idea. I'll definitely do that. I'm preparing a video now to help you install and use it effectively in the downloadable package.

[@Ioannnify]

@@Mizko Sounds great! Looking forward to it!!

[@amina___6443]

@Mizko any chance your videos can incorporate a zoom lense on your cursor? I watch your videos on mobile a lot. It's really hard to see the UI elements you point at (and I'm already slightly visually impaired) :D Also, around minute 8:20 you point at stuff that is hidden behind the circle with your face

[@bitokay147]

Do you provide a course on design system

[@spritumn5713]

Finally, I understood Frames over groups

[@Mizko]

This is what I like to hear!

[@SahithNayudu]

Whats the shortcut used to duplicate elements while using autolayouts?

[@shihabtuhin284]

can you make a tutorial on how to make your design balance or spacing ratio details?

[@Mizko]

I’ll look into it

[@KINGOZYMANDIAS]

Hi Mizko first of all thanks for your amazing videos and content, i have just purchased the Design System and i have one question, will you update it in the future? and if yes can people which purchased it have the updated version as well? if yes how?

[@Mizko]

Hey buddy! Thank you! Most definitely ✨ I’ve updated it 3 times since the launch. You will receive an email :)

[@Rahadianm22]

daaymm so fcking great tutorial, many THANKS bro !!!!

[@Mizko]

Thanks Rahadian!!

[@jonathanpuckett4444]

Extremely helpful, I think I just found my new tax calculator! 💯😂

[@steliospapadopoulos4099]

Great video!!!! those tips and tricks help a lot. I love the trick with auto layout when you added an invisible rectangle. And ofc I will check out your design system. Your t-shirt color is awesome 😎

[@Mizko]

Legend. Glad you found value in this. Thanks Stelios. Appreciate the support. The design system won't let you down. And ha, thank you!

[@hansy1305]

That tax deduction joke killed me!

[@daphilip93]

So I am brand new(or even before brand new? I'm still in the Google UX Course.) but how do you pull in full sites as a template? such as amazon that you used here.

[@harrypidd4755]

Dude, Amazon would be lucky to have you! Haha

[@hoanganhthai7219]

Thanks for your tutorial, but I think you should show some keywords captions on the sreen to help your audience follow the video

[@TamilYohan]

Client asking for sticky left side navbar and as well long footer also in the same page..while scrolling it will not look good right! Pls do suggest if any ideas

[@hashieb8765]

Lol I just liked for the sound effects at the beginning, not bothered if this is valuable at this point lmao. Hwah!

[@hareemmalikhm]

How many times can I smash that like button?!

[@katiewoodin6742]

i loled at how I'm pretty sure you eyedroppered a random color in bezo's face.

[@Bender0330]

Nice work as usual! XD has been my jam for the last year and a half but I’m gonna start trying out figma this week or next. I got started with Webflow last week from one of your videos and it’s no joke! I really like symbols and a lot of other features compared to elementor so far. Steeper learning curve but I see why it’s worth it. Keep up the good work! You’re just the right balance between too focused and too broad.

[@Mizko]

Than you Chris! Glad you started to pick up Webflow. It's a powerful tool!

[@premiereels]

Can I get access to your design system pls

[@s_h_i_v_e]

Heyyy 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ recently i came to know about the Adobe xd's repeat grids feature, is there any similar feature in figma?

[@Mizko]

Hey Shivani, you can replicate Adobe XD's repeat grid with Autolayout + duplicating the elements inside.

[@ankush4484]

When I first started I could import samples but now everti I do so it just gives the soft 1. I want to cut, stretch and edit the

[@egoiisticprince7977]

I didn't get the last one though. When should we make components?

[@Mizko]

Do it at the end :) During clean up.

[@adebowaleadewale9275]

You are definitely one of the best. Are you available to be a mentor? I'll pay you if I can afford it.

[@Mizko]

Thank you so much Adebowale. You can check out my exclusive community for designers - thedesignership.com/pro. I spend most of my time there 🔥

[@adebowaleadewale9275]

Can I get your Twitter handle? So I'd send you a DM?

[@adebowaleadewale9275]

@@Mizko Alright then. Thank youuuuu😊

[@kompanetspro2116]

15. Use shortcuts 16. Define all shortcuts you frequently use as gestures on your mouse or touchpad.

[@lazarelondaridze]

Hi. Can we please get a non-editable version Figma link of your design system? I really wanna see everything that's inside, how it's structured and what the settings are before I purchase it

[@Mizko]

Hey Lazare, thank you! I can't provide a non-editable link. Anyone with edit access will be able to export everything. You will have to trust me, it's setup well 😄Happy to send you screenshots. Drop me your email via my portfolio - mizko.net

[@lazarelondaridze]

@@Mizko I think it's possible to set it up in a way that no one can export anything. I've seen such cases. But yeah, I looked through the preview demo file and everything looks great

[@Mizko]

​@@lazarelondaridze Aslong as you give someone edit access, they will be able to copy all the frames. I promise you, it's worth it 🔥

[@lazarelondaridze]

@@Mizko This is what I mean. You can move around but can't really duplicate anything www.figma.com/file/9UVJgFX0L3mez1fMzsIp7J/(Preview)-Ant-Design-System-for-Figma-2.0-(Light-Theme)?node-id=389%3A12311

[@BunsBestLife]

HAHAHA THIS INTRO KILLS ME 😆

[@Mizko]

😂

[@autistika]

Mizko or anyone an idea why the hack with the spacebar (maintain in-frame elements, Min 13:05) wouldn't work for me?

[@jackgrey6408]

Doing your taxes in Figma cracked me up 😂

[@KeliKeener]

"I do my taxes in Figma" LOL!!

[@Mizko]

Nothing has changed since haha

[@Blackcat5595]

What are your thoughts on Adobe XD vs Figma? I find Figma easier to use and there’s something that’s just nice about, idk it makes more sense to me (using 2 grids is really nice). Curious to hear what you all think.

[@lazarelondaridze]

Xd doesn't allow line height, which is crucial in any design system. Something as simple as that changes everything

[@Mizko]

I’ve got a video about this too 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5bMk6KMmq1mjck

[@Blackcat5595]

@@Mizko Ah cool! I'll check it out, thanks!

[@blissfuly8375]

Hi what is the difference between 180 course and crash course?

[@Mizko]

The masterclass course covers in-depth and a detailed breakdown of the entire UI design process from design system to responsive designs with Autolayout and much more.