Creating a Functional Color System in Figma with Color Styles
Learn how to create a functional color system in Figma with reusable color styles. In this tutorial, I'll be introducing some theory every product designer should know about related to color systems, followed by a step-by-step process of creating and managing color styles, and how to easily apply them to your interface design.
This video is part three of my Figma series on the Google search page. If you're new to Figma, make sure to start from the beginning before jumping straight into color! • Designing with Figma – A Beginners' Hands-...
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Color has always been a tricky subject for me as a designer, up until the point I changed the way I look at defining color systems from a functional perspective. What I'll be sharing in this video are tips based on a few years of experience dealing with various color systems across a handful of products and product teams.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:40 - Tutorial
12:17 - Color Palette
12:57 - Conclusion