Figma 101 – Creating Files (2 of 12) Lesson Preview

In Figma, every new design project begins with the creation of a new design file. If a file isn't assigned to a project either before or after it's created, it will remain in your Recents and Drafts folder. You can think of the drafts as your personal workspace in figma, whereas Recents will show the most recent files, whether they are in your drafts or even a team project. And whether you begin with a team project or not doesn't really matter, as design files can be moved around freely, you can even after they've been created. Just remember that any new file created outside of a team project will be saved in your drafts until you decide to organize it into a specific project. So even from the beginning, it can be beneficial to establish your project and name your file appropriately. For example, you might have a project named MyCoolProject and a corresponding file called Exploration. The structure of your team, your project, and your file management system will will largely depend on your individual preferences and the guidelines set by your organization. First of all, there are several methods to create a new design file in figma. In the file browser, you'll notice options at the top labeled New Design file, new FigJam file, and import File. For this course, our focus will be primarily on the New Design File option, which lets us.