How To Apply Figma Design to Squarespace Website
Squarespace is website builder that offers an easy-to-use and efficient way of comprehensively designing quality websites with minimal coding. Figma is a strong tool for designers that enables them to enhance and collaboratively work on beautiful graphics that may be used anywhere, from websites to software applications.
In this article, we will be looking into applying Figma design to a Squarespace website and things to consider in order to make the Figma design transition to Squarespace go as smoothly as possible.
Getting Started
Several resources will be required depending on the kind of project that you have in mind before you start the project. Initially, the reader should have a Figma account, and secondly, the reader should have a Squarespace account. If you do not have one, then go to a new account and enter both the first and last name, and then proceed to enter the sign-up prompts.
It is recommended to learn more about the web design platform that is Squarespace. However, as a relative newcomer to Squarespace, you should know that even for designers who are seasoned, there is Squarespace lingo and apparatus that you might not be familiar with. Go through basic exercises and learn what buttons, features, and tools are in Squarespace’s content editor, how to manage page settings, and how to work with templates.
Designing in Figma
You are now ready for some designing, and this is how you should create your Figma file. Open Figma, and the first step is always to create your canvas. As you will be making a website, select a canvas size that corresponds to the Squarespace template that you like.
As you create your designs, consider the following tips to ensure compatibility with Squarespace:
Use the correct units: Squarespace works in pixels, and thus, you should also have your Figma files set to pixels.
Optimize for responsiveness: Squarespace’s templates are responsive; they change with the size of the screen on which it is viewed. Unfortunately, you cannot directly create a responsive design in Figma, but you can design components that have the potential to be responsive when included in a fully designed interface using Figma’s auto layout.
Keep it simple: The Squarespace platform lacks programming options that could enable designers to combine elements or create elements designed totally on the site. Try to avoid complex looks and concentrate on the distinctive components of your pictured vision, typefaces, and the arrangement.
Exporting Of Design Files from Figma
When you feel you are done with your designs in Figma, it’s time to export the design assets for use in Squarespace. In Figma, one can export different sorts of representations, including images, icons, and SVG files. Select the file type of each piece and make sure you have the assets required to create your Squarespace site.
Importing of Design Assets to Squarespace
Once you have collected all your design elements, it is time to add them to Squarespace. If the asset is of a particular type, the process may vary slightly.
Here are some general guidelines:
Images: When inserting images in your Squarespace site, choose a file and insert a picture from your computer. Select the file format that you exported using Figma.
Icons: To use icons in Squarespace, go to the website and start designing a new icon block where you can upload the icons that have been created in Figma. You can then drag and drop the icons at the preferred location on the page you intend to develop.
SVGs: Apparently, SVGs are supported on Squarespace, and this is good for logos, any illustrations, or any vector graphic designed in Figma. Just download the SVG to your Squarespace site and incorporate it into your page as you wish.
Process to Build a Website Using Squarespace
Now that you have your design assets uploaded into Squarespace, it is time to start constructing your website.
The following are some tips for an easy and efficient process:
Start with a template: Squarespace provides a number of templates that are mainly used and modified to reflect a given Figma design. Select the template which suits the layout and graphical appearance that is appropriate to your design.
Add pages and sections: Squarespace offers straightforward procedures to add more content; to do so, just use the content editor to add many pages and sections to your site. Sort your content, so it is well categorized and easy to navigate, especially in the framework of your Figma design.
Customize design settings: Selecting design settings in Squarespace offers you an opportunity to make alterations to familiar aspects of design, including fonts, colors, and spacing. Adjust these settings to be as much like your Figma design as is humanly possible.
Test and iterate: Always ensure that before you go live on Squarespace, your site should be responsive to various devices as well as to different screen sizes. This will help to check whether your Figma design can quickly be developed into a responsive website or not. Any changes required to get the appearance and feel needed within the site should be sorted as well.
It can be rather fulfilling, and an artistic experience, to use Figma design for a Squarespace website. Following the steps shared in this article, you will gain some insights on how you possibly can turn your Figma designs into a beautiful and responsive Squarespace website. Just make sure that your designs are simple, responsive, and can blend well together; then you are good to go.
Bill Yeager, Co-Owner of High Point SEO & Marketing in CT
