Every new Figma file starts by James Shih-GillenEvery new Figma file starts by James Shih-Gillen

Every new Figma file starts

James Shih-Gillen

James Shih-Gillen

Every new Figma file starts the same way. Variables. Page structure. Base frames. Annotation components. Cover slide.
Twenty minutes of setup before a single design decision gets made. If you're a product designer, you'll know exactly what I mean.
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→ Core variables: Typography, grids, spacing, and colours → Page structure: A clean, organised file hierarchy → Base frames: Pre-configured frames hooked up to your grids → Helper components: Sticky notes and status labels for quicker documentation → Base cover: A customisable project thumbnail https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1616860142658349536/starter?q_id=1e2ab7fb-d8fc-40f5-a2db-72164930f2df
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Posted Jul 8, 2026

Every new Figma file starts the same way. Variables. Page structure. Base frames. Annotation components. Cover slide. Twenty minutes of setup before a singl...