Figma Sidebar Build: Power User Tips & Tricks!

Опубликовано: 05 Февраль 2026
на канале: UI Collective
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The Figma sidebar component is a powerful tool for streamlining your design portfolio or design system. Using Figma variables and basic UI design principles we're going to build a sidebar that looks and works great in a prototype! Ultimatley, this video will explore hidden tips and tricks for maximizing its functionality, making you more efficient, and a more impressive designer.

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Build a Design System Episode 1:    • Build a Design System! Ep. 1: Figma Tokens...  

0:00 Setting Up the Sidebar
9:47 Building the Sidebar
18:17 Troubleshooting the Sidebar
20:48 Prepping for the Prototype
30:23 Completed Figma Prototype

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