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Course 2: Drawing Tools: Frames and Groups
By Mirko Santangelo , Designer and Creative Director
About the video: Frames and Groups
Overview
“In this unit, I will show you how and when to use frames and groups, layer organization in Figma, and an overview of the main frame features.”
In this video lesson Mirko Santangelo addresses the topic: Frames and Groups, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Drawing Tools. Figma.
Partial transcription of the video
“Frames and groups are two key elements in Figma. Let's see how to create them and also why it's important to use one versus another when dealing with how we're going to assemble our layers. Let's start. Frames and groups is one of the most important concepts in Figma. many designers when approaching Figma for the first time, they do get confused about their differences. They look the same, but in reality, there's so much going on. The main difference between frames and groups is that frames support logic. So they can tell your layer how to react. When you do a resize, for example. or your a...”
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Course summary for: Course 2: Drawing Tools
Mirko Santangelo
By Mirko Santangelo
Meet Mirko Santangelo, a versatile and dynamic multidisciplinary creative force. As the Partner and Creative Director at Paper Tiger, a renowned web agency on the East coast, Mirko thrives in the creative industry. With a knack for crafting digital web products that elevate leading companies, he seamlessly blends creative strategy with execution, harnessing both design and code to drive business goals and enhance brand experiences.
Mirko's influence extends beyond his agency work. He's a prominent figure in the Figma Community, known for his role as a Figma Community Advocate. Mirko's journey with Figma began in 2017 when he orchestrated a remarkable pivot of his agency's workflow to Figma, effectively shaping innovative design processes that transformed Paper Tiger into a multi-awarded, seven-figure company. His relentless exploration of Figma's potential led him to create the first unofficial plugins and integrate advanced technologies, catapulting his agency to new creative heights.
With a history of collaboration with illustrious brands like The New York Times, Insider, and PBS, Mirko has left his mark on design systems, brands, and web experiences in the realm of digital design. His dedication to the community is evident through his teachings and interactions with thousands of designers and creatives. As an active participant in Figma's growth, he played a key role in shaping the creative activity for Figma Config 2021, a milestone reflected in its status as the most downloaded asset on the platform. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mirko's design journey, which began at the age of 17, has evolved over 16 years, mirroring a relentless pursuit of excellence, inspired by the greats of design history.
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