Beginner Tutorial: Creating a Simple App in Figma

If you're new to UI/UX design and want to start designing mobile or web apps, Figma is the perfect tool. It's free, cloud-based, and packed with powerful features for both beginners and professionals. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to create a simple mobile app screen using Figma. You’ll get hands-on experience with frames, shapes, text, and components — the basics of Figma design.


Step 1: Set Up Your Figma Workspace

  • First, create a free account on figma.com and open a new design file.
  • Click on the “+” icon to start a new design file.
  • From the top toolbar, click on “Frame” (or press F) and choose a phone screen size, like iPhone 13 or Android Pixel.
  • This sets up your canvas to design mobile UI.


Step 2: Create a Wireframe

Before diving into visuals, sketch out the layout.

Header – Select the rectangle tool (R) and draw a bar at the top for your app's title bar.

Main Content Area – Draw a larger rectangle or space below the header for the app's core content.

Bottom Navigation – Add another rectangle at the bottom for navigation (like Home, Search, Profile icons).

Use the text tool (T) to label each section.


Step 3: Add Design Elements

Now that the layout is ready, let’s make it more realistic.

Add Icons: Use Figma’s built-in plugin called “Icons8” or “Material Design Icons” to insert simple navigation icons.

Add Text Fields and Buttons: Use rectangles for buttons and add labels using the text tool. Style them with rounded corners and shadows from the right-hand properties panel.

Add Images: Use the "Unsplash" plugin to drag and drop free images into your frames.

Group related elements together (Cmd/Ctrl + G) and align them using smart guides to maintain consistency.


Step 4: Turn Elements into Components

Figma lets you reuse elements like buttons and headers by converting them into components.

Select a button and click Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + K to create a component.

You can now drag instances of this button across other screens and update them all from the master component.

This saves time and keeps your design system organized.


Step 5: Add Simple Interactions

To simulate navigation:

Click on the “Prototype” tab.

Drag the blue node from a button to the next screen/frame.

Set interaction to “On Click” → “Navigate To” the other frame.

Click “Present” in the top-right corner to preview your app and test the flow.


Final Tips

Stick to a color palette and font family for a consistent design.

Use layout grids to align elements properly.

Explore Figma Community for free UI kits, templates, and plugins.


Conclusion

Creating a simple app in Figma is both fun and educational for beginners. With basic tools like frames, shapes, text, and components, you can bring your app ideas to life. Once you get comfortable with the basics, you can explore more advanced features like auto-layout, variants, and design systems.

So, open Figma, follow the steps above, and start designing your first app screen today!

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