10 Hacks for Illustrating and Drawing in Figma

Super quick tips to speed you up when illustrating in Figma

Figma is a popular design tool that has gained a reputation for its usability and versatility in creating user interfaces. However, many people may not realize the full extent of its capabilities in illustrating and drawing.

Figma’s vector editing tools allow for precise and efficient drawing, making it a suitable tool for creating intricate illustrations and graphics.

I mean just look at some of the illustrations people like vijay verma are making with Figma — it’s astonishing!

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1. Pen vs Pencil

To start off any illustration it’s important to note which style works best for the piece. Using the pencil tool gives a more “hand-made” feeling while the pen tool allows for smoother edges and more polish.

SHIFT + P: Pencil tool

P: Pen tool

2. Create a union

When we’re drawing many paths and want to then bring them together we can use CMD + E (Windows: CTRL + E). This allows us to draw in multiple strokes and then join those lines together into one shape.

3. Join paths