There are only 3 ways to build components in Figma

The techniques are: "basic", "starter-kit", and "slot"

Methods for building and managing your Figma components

Confidently choose a building method that will benefit you in the future

Review: Kitchen Sink Figma component architecture

Let's look at the tradeoffs between file performance and component management and maintence that come with this method of building components

4 signals that something should definitely be a component

Spoiler: almost everything you make should be a component... almost...

Yes, there actually IS a way to add layers to instances of Figma components

According to Figma’s documentation this isn’t possible, but I’ve found a way to get around it. No plugin required.

What's the optimal level of detail for a wireframe?

No matter how much time you're spending on a wireframe, you need it to effectively communicate an idea. How do you optimize for fidelity?

Figma web browser mockup resource

Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, for both Windows and Mac, all utilizing Figma's auto-layout feature

I cleaned up my site styles

Upgrading from willy-nilly class names to B-E-M naming conventions

How I organized my job searching process

If Bon Appetit asked me to do a "Making Perfect" for job searching.