In our current blog, we will delve into a straightforward, yet impactful aspect of Figma – voting. Figma is an exceptional platform for teamwork in design. Whether you are collaborating on a new website, application, or graphic design venture, Figma enables all individuals to share their thoughts and perspectives. This is made possible through its integrated voting capability. We will provide you with guidance on how to utilize this feature proficiently.
What is Voting in Figma?
Voting in Figma is a feature that allows team members to vote on different design elements or decisions within a Figma file. This can be utilized for decision-making processes, selecting design options, or simply gathering feedback on proposed changes.
How to Vote in Figma
To provide a voting system in Figma, we need to use the ‘Sticky Notes’ plugin for Figma. Follow the steps below to get started:
Step 1: Install the ‘Sticky Notes’ Plugin
First, you need to install the ‘Sticky Notes’ plugin in Figma. Go to the Figma Community, search for ‘Sticky Notes’, and click on ‘Install’.
Step 2: Create Sticky Notes for Voting
Once you’ve installed the plugin, you can start creating sticky notes for your team members to vote on. Here’s how:
Go to the Plugins tab at the bottom of the Figma sidebar, choose ‘Sticky Notes’, and then ‘Create Note’. In the pop-up window that appears, input your question or the topic you want your team to vote on. The note will appear on your canvas.
Step 3: Vote
Now, your team members can place their votes. They can simply do this by adding a comment to the sticky note with their vote. If they want to give more feedback or reasons for their vote, they can do so through the comment.
Step 4: Count the Votes
Once all votes are in, count the votes. You can do this manually by reading through the comments. The design option with the most votes is the winner!
That’s all there is to it! Voting in Figma might not be a built-in tool, but with the use of the ‘Sticky Notes’ plugin, you can effectively gather team feedback and make design decisions collaboratively.
Conclusion
Voting in Figma is a practical and easy way to facilitate decision-making within design teams. It not only provides a democratic way to settle design debates, but it also encourages participation and engagement among team members. So why not give it a try in your next Figma project?