Make Your Web Design Responsive Using Variables | Figma Tutorial

In this video, I'm going to show you how you can make your components responsive using Figma variables.
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[@mahmoudrezamohammadnejad8286]

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[@zahrahavaei1140]

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[@AsiaHoe]

Hi Arash! I loved seeing your walkthrough of how to use variables for the navigation bar. I remember I used to make a variant in a component for every version of the bar, whether it responsive, and then for different states based on whether the user was logged in or out. It was exhausting! I'm sure you can still combine component variants with variables, but the way you demonstrated it was impressively efficient. Thanks again!

[@DesignWithArash]

No problem. Glad it was helpful!

[@CubeHead]

is there a way for a design to automatically change the variable type when resizing the frame? in other words: creating a frame where if you make it smaller, or bigger, it automatically adjusts to the correct implementation (mobile/desktop/tablet) based on the size of the frame

[@DesignWithArash]

Unfortunately, not with variables, but you can check out the following video that shows you how to do that using a plugin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWG9hZR6gqyVaJI&lc=UgxIurQ8ANoeJGG2A_94AaABAg

[@alexexklaus]

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[@DesignWithArash]

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[@victoriaadepoju6737]

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[@DesignWithArash]

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[@naumanahmad7138]

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[@DesignWithArash]

I appreciate that!

[@CaesarFernandesMusic]

what would be really cool is if it were truly responsive in Figma.. as in, as you resize the frame, the variables kick in at the break points and lesser or greater values. But thats not whats happening, and it only works at that those set values when the parent frame is created from scratch specifically for that look. Its ok to provide a view to the developers of what should happen at those specific widths, but its technically not a "break point", but more like what it should look like at that specific width. I believe using constraints along with advanced auto layout like multiple nests are a more depictive way to present responsiveness, especially when presenting a concept. Hope the day comes, when variables and Figma tuly work this way with breakpoints

[@DesignWithArash]

You can do that using a plugin called Breakpoints. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWG9hZR6gqyVaJI

[@k16e]

Right on time, instructor. Thanks.

[@DesignWithArash]

Glad it was helpful! No problem.

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I'm glad you are enjoying the course. I wish you the best of luck.

[@zahrahavaei1140]

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[@DesignWithArash]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@liorcohen2800]

Beautifully explained. Very helpful. Thank you

[@DesignWithArash]

No problem. Glad it helped.

[@annahavryliuk7003]

thank you! this video is very helpful :)

[@han-loom]

Very clear explanation! Thank you!

[@DesignWithArash]

Glad it was helpful!

[@poonawala2303]

Thank you so much. It was very informative

[@DesignWithArash]

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[@DesignWithArash]

Thanks.

[@abscondet]

GOSH! You're the Man! 🥰

[@DesignWithArash]

Thank you.

[@Sabrina-uh7fr]

Hi Arash. Great video! I was wondering in the Responsive team section, instead of manually changing the container width, can they adapt to the padding and the container width will change accordingly?

[@ambalikaguha6589]

Thank you so much, more videos are expected from your side.

[@DesignWithArash]

No problem. More to come!

[@yimanyuan6957]

very helpful

[@user-bs6oq8xt9l]

Arash sir thanks for motive us.

[@DesignWithArash]

No problem.

[@hamidtaheri8757]

thanks a lot, dear arash

[@DesignWithArash]

No problem.

[@LeeNook]

you saved my life

[@AnneCecchi-u9g]

Thanks for the video! Do you have a video on how to proceed this design by opening the menu (items)? Do I use overlays or is that also possible with variables?. Really need some help with this 🙏🏻

[@feelcollins4358]

Hey, Arash. I feel like it's easier to just create component variants for each format Desktop, tablet, etc then use the String variable and name it the same as the variants. It ends up with the same result as what you did essentially but more control over it since you can easily customize the padding on the go as well as switch to hamburgers without the need for padding or boolean variables. You only need the String variable to detect the variants you made as long as they have the same name.

[@ricardopoa]

Thanks a lot!

[@DesignWithArash]

No problem.

[@SisiBisi-zh1cj]

Thank you

[@DesignWithArash]

No problem.

[@olivierleirman411]

Will this also be reflected in the exported code? (example to tailwind CSS etc?)

[@user-AnandanSD]

How to make prototype for different devices and view the specific variant in each of the physical devices - desktop, tablet and ipad? I'm not referring to the simulation, but want to view in the actual physical devices.

[@radouanehasnaoui8581]

hey can i export a VARIANT created on figma to webflow or framer, a changing color and font while hovering for example, please i tried several times but it doesnt work !

[@ahzootube]

How do you adjus t the font size in this context? Need help!

[@Videosuser]

Great content.

[@DesignWithArash]

Thanks.

[@design.larsburkhardt2690]

Great tutorial, but I struggle with building the responsive header. When the variables come into play, my logo and the icon shrink to the middle, I have an enormous padding left and right ... any chance to get the figma file of this video?

[@heznadastudios]

Do you have the link to this file please?

[@naitro89]

this seems won't work with color modes. let's say we have 3 width and 2 color modes. any idea how to manage it?

[@mahmoudrezamohammadnejad8286]

Great

[@DesignWithArash]

Thanks.

[@Skypiea]

I see many trend design where the hero section using style called "lava layout" style but i only see that work on desktop only.Plis make it tutorial lava layouy but responsive

[@rupeshkhatri8794]

@ 14:33 Why container size of the Tablet is 744 while the written value is 720 in the variable?

[@noelramirez6244]

Hi Arash, I loved the video, thank you so much. The only question I have is if there's a way to download the HTML/CSS code to make it responsive, or if there's a specific plugin for that. You'd make my day if you could help me out. Thank you very much.

[@DesignWithArash]

Hi. No problem. You can use Framer.

[@asheryoung7061]

Hello Arash, what can be used as an alternative of the Local Variables for users who can"t afford the paid version of it at the moment? Please gimme a feedback asap

[@DesignWithArash]

Hi. Unfortunately, there is no free alternative. You can use the Breakpoints plugin for responsiveness but it's also paid.

[@edabaudy5969]

Hi Arash, The video is very interesting, smooth and easy to understand. I have a question. I am in team mode on Figma, which means that I was able to add new variable modes, but I don't have the variable icon in the Layers section. Do you know why? Thanks in advance,

[@DesignWithArash]

Hi. No problem. Glad you liked it. On the Layers section you should right-click on the eye icon to see your variables.

[@syed.simanta820]

Can you make text size responsive based to screensize with auto layout

[@DesignWithArash]

We cannot change the font size but we can make the text's width responsive.

[@user-zj2bb2pj8u]

@DesignWithArash can you please tell what type of paid subscription needed? Professional will be enougth?

[@DesignWithArash]

That depends on the number of modes you want to create.

[@richardscmatt]

At 4:57 you show the use of a variables button on the Layer panel that is not shown for me. How does one make this button available?

[@richardscmatt]

Answered my own question: One must apply the variable to the component, then add the component to the frame. At that point the variable button is displayed. There seems to be a lot of confusion about this online. Hopefully this helps someone!

[@manojreddy1831]

How can i make my desktop frame repsonsive in figma. For example: if i resize the desktop frame to mobile or tablet size, the elements including images, text should be completely responsive to the screen size. How can i achieve this thing. Please reply

[@DesignWithArash]

I have a dedicated video about this on the channel. Please check that out.

[@MrPazuzu]

Well done dude, good video. I'm angry at Figma BTW, they don't allow more than 4 modes until the Enterprise plan which costs 75 euro per month, it's insane.

[@DesignWithArash]

Thanks. Yeah. I think they will update it soon.

[@minotor3317]

Man, you are good.😢 Will you create a free course one of these days?

[@DesignWithArash]

Thank you so much. No, I won't be offering any free courses.

[@user-rm4hq3ib6o]

Hey, after making it responsive, if we export the code, will it have the CSS for responsive behaviour, if we test it on localhost??

[@DesignWithArash]

Hey. Nope, it's still not that advanced.

[@prem_hagaragi]

And if we choose to use plugin like anima ?

[@vaibhavpatel1795]

I have one question for responsive design! For desktop, tablet and mobile all have different sizes of fonts, images and product cards then why nobody shows that in tutorial?

[@DesignWithArash]

You can change the font size with variables yet. It's not supported. Please check out the following video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/najMiWOldrife9k

[@ld2858]

Is there any way to create responsive text styles as well?

[@DesignWithArash]

Not yet.

[@ajaydugamer6433]

Can we do the same with components so that it can adjust according the screen.

[@DesignWithArash]

Yes.

[@star-devil9157]

Hello brother I'm just stated my uiux course and I'm not payed user Please reply me.. ❤️ How can I add android and mac in variable I'm not using paid version Can u tell me the other way please

[@hibaguizani342]

I don't know why the boolean variable doesn't work for me. I hover on the "eye" Symbol but nothing is showing.

[@fallegan1664]

Hey, I didn't watched the entire video but I think I know the problem you have. You must right click to eye button to add variable to it. I hope it helps.

[@QuantumSingularityOne]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Shouldn't the title be called "Adaptive" instead of "Responsive"?

[@DesignWithArash]

Thank you. Well, since we use Auto Layout and Variables together we can call it responsive but if we weren't using Auto Layout for our elements then yes, Adaptive would be the correct term.

[@masterloot]

What's not intuituve is that we define variables for a component but have to apply to its parent frame...

[@catchingthelight]

What is the advantage of doing this with variables instead of using the breakpoint plugin? If you make it with variables then your design is not truly responsive right?

[@richardsilcock7791]

Great tutorial, but one thing I would highlight is this method is it's technically classed as adaptive design. Not responsive. Granted there are still limitations within Figma for true responsive layouts but it's worth calling out.

[@anhphan7855]

Why is this faster than just create 3 variants for the component?

[@DesignWithArash]

It's not but this way you can dynamically modify the properties and also you can create advanced prototypes with it.

[@basuki094]

Great content but without playground file its hard to follow.

[@HappyDataScience]

you just hide the button and menu you didn't add them if i'm not wrong, now i want to learn how to add hamburger menu with animation

[@DesignWithArash]

You can simply create an interactive component and include it in your components.

[@prasadkarmarkar495]

Great video, but next time blink your eyes when you talking. 😅

[@DesignWithArash]

Thank you. I'll try.😅

[@ulvinomarov]

Yeap, variables are good but they take more effort. It is so boring and makes us tired.

[@syed.simanta820]

Exactly. Dev do have common sense. Don't need to do everything even figma trying to use coding concepts, which takes too much time tho itz easy. Just make text size responsive according to breakpoint