Mastering Variables in Figma
Unlock the power of variables in Figma to design faster, smarter, and more consistently.
Variables are one of the most powerful features in Figma, and learning to use them effectively can completely transform your workflow. In this 4-week bootcamp, you’ll master how to apply variables for color, typography, spacing, motion, and even data, giving you the tools to create highly scalable and efficient design systems. Whether you’re building a product from scratch or maintaining a large-scale design library, variables will help you work faster and with greater consistency.
Each week, you’ll explore new ways to use variables to solve real-world problems. From ensuring consistent brand colors to managing multiple design themes like light and dark mode, variables allow you to adapt quickly while reducing repetitive work. You’ll also learn how to apply variables to responsive layouts, build tokens that sync across components, and integrate them into developer handoff workflows.
Because this is a small-group bootcamp, you’ll get hands-on experience with your own projects. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of best practices, a set of reusable templates, and the confidence to use variables as a core part of your design system. This course is ideal for designers, teams, and managers who want to take their Figma skills to the next level.
Audience
Designers
Teams
Developers
Product Managers
Curriculum
We tailor every session to your tools, workflows, and business goals. Topics can include:
Week 1 — Introduction to Variables
Understand what variables are and how they improve workflows
Explore the types of variables available in Figma (color, text, spacing, etc.)
Learn how to set up your first variable collections
Apply variables to simple UI components
Week 2 — Color & Typography Variables
Create scalable color systems with semantic naming
Apply typography variables for consistent headings and body text
Learn best practices for accessibility and brand consistency
Experiment with themes such as light and dark mode
Week 3 — Spacing, Motion & Data Tokens
Use spacing variables for layouts that adapt across devices
Explore motion variables to define animations consistently
Work with data tokens to create structured, reusable elements
Connect variables to component libraries for scalability
Week 4 — Advanced Workflows with Variables
Apply variables to responsive design and adaptive layouts
Build multi-brand systems using shared variable collections
Integrate variables into developer handoff processes
Wrap-up project: apply variables across a mini design system
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