Figma continues to accelerate the release of new features, updates to existing modules, and developments in partnerships.
Let's take a look at the new Figma features for June 2022.
3 Figma plugins to test at the end of the article!
Integration of Widgets into Figma!
Already present in FigJam since the Config updates, now Figma files can host widgets! The integration of widgets into Figma brings dozens of additional features that will enhance collaboration, facilitate asynchronous work, connect your tools, and integrate workflows directly from your designs.
Widgets are interactive tools that can be easily dragged and dropped onto the Figma canvas. Unlike plugins, which are generally used individually for specific needs, widgets have the advantage of being collaborative. You, your team, and anyone working on the file can use them to evolve the mockup in real-time.
Discover all Figma widgets
Here are some cool widgets we've tested that might be useful for you!
Figma Widget: Voice Memo
Leave voice messages directly on the canvas. Perfect for providing feedback and working asynchronously!
Figma Widget: Approve
Say goodbye to green, red, and orange dots on mockups! Approve is a simple button with two statuses: "Revision" and "Approved." Place this button next to a section or a mockup for approval from your team or client. A simple click on the button allows you to toggle between statuses. Other widgets also offer similar functionality, such as RAG Status, Checkbox, and Status.
Figma Widget: Notion Ticket
Connect Notion to Figma with the Notion Ticket plugin! You can easily add new Notion cards to your mockup, integrate a description, assign a person, and indicate the status. This widget will make life easier for many Notion users!
Figma Widget: Simple Vote
Struggling to reach a consensus or gather all feedback at the same time? Simply allow your teams to vote to make decisions. The Simple Vote plugin is a button that you can place next to different designs. Just click it to cast your vote.
Figma Widget: Asana
Following the same principle as the Notion Ticket, the Asana plugin allows you to directly connect the tool to your Figma files. Simplified features let you live-update your Asana projects directly from your mockups: create a new task, set a deadline, tag people, manage projects, etc.
Integration of Components, Widgets, and Plugins into the Toolbar
No longer will you need to search for your plugins by right-clicking or going through all the plugins to install new ones! Figma has almost resolved an accessibility issue with this new feature. Now, you can find all your plugins, widgets, and components from the toolbar. A new button has been added to simplify access to these features.
- For Plugins: install and launch plugins in just two clicks
- For Widgets: integrate any widget by simply dragging and dropping
- For Components: drag and drop any component from your files
New API Documentation
Figma has redesigned its API documentation to make it more user-friendly. The goal is to democratize its use among developers. To summarize this overhaul in three points:
- New navigation in the documentation
- More resources
- Ability to easily copy code
The Figma API, for example, is used for creating plugins, widgets, etc.
Learn more about the Figma API
Launch of a Partnership with Google
Figma aims to democratize design, especially for new generations. To achieve this, Figma and Google have developed this partnership specifically for Chromebooks. This tool is very popular and used by students for learning. Figma licenses will be offered for free and can be managed through the Google Admin Console.
Access Figma for free for students and teachers
New Plugins
Figma Plugin: Supa Palette
Colors... A significant issue for all designers! Creating an original color palette is not always an easy task. Between color harmony, accessibility, preferences, etc., making a choice can be challenging.
Supa Palette is an all-in-one plugin that will help you find, create, and evolve the colors of your designs and your brand guidelines. The tool offers numerous features to meet various needs:
- 8 color modes (RGB, LRGB, HSL, HSV, etc.)
- WCAG and APCA accessibility testing
- Color palette generator
- Color system
- etc.
Figma Plugin: Perspective Toolkit
Give perspective to your Figma elements with this plugin! Figma in 3D is finally possible.
Figma Plugin: Illustrations
Over 120 SVG illustrations to integrate for free into your Figma mockups!
