How to Design Social Media Templates in Figma

In this course you’ll learn how to design professional social media templates with Figma. Whether it’s Facebook posts, Instagram Stories, or seamless Instagram carousel posts, Figma can handle it all. The designs you’ll create will all be aligned with brand specifications—you’ll be designing for a dummy real estate brand, and seasoned Envato instructor Adi will show you how to integrate its brand colors, typography, and overall style. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:42 This video is brought to you by Envato 00:01:54 Why use Figma for social media templates? 00:04:07 Key design principles for social media 00:06:09 Instructor story 00:07:09 Choosing the right dimensions 00:08:50 Practical project: Facebook post template 00:33:45 Practical project: Instagram story 00:55:25 Practical project: Instagram carousel post 01:25:24 Key takeaways ► Envato, the must-have subscription for any creative: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Resources • Real estate logo: https://elements.envato.com/realestate-SY8YB6?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • House photo: https://elements.envato.com/round-hedge-and-a-small-statue-in-the-middle-of-a--TARH79W?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Real estate icons: https://elements.envato.com/real-estate-icons-D7K2GHP?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • House facade: https://elements.envato.com/facade-E6ZFMJ4?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Patio: https://elements.envato.com/neat-patio-with-sitting-area-TN74SRG?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Elegant interior: https://elements.envato.com/elegant-interior-with-wooden-furnitures-PW39XTG?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Realtor: https://elements.envato.com/portrait-of-female-psychologist-therapist-with-cli-7GRBRT6?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Family in garden: https://elements.envato.com/cheerful-family-with-labrador-dog-looking-at-camer-PWTDDTR?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Architect: https://elements.envato.com/getting-your-house-plan-ready-PHVC6KV?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Woman holding keys: https://elements.envato.com/woman-holding-keys-of-her-new-house-BJHT9ET?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Couple signing a contract: https://elements.envato.com/happy-property-owners-with-real-estate-broker-afte-R3KDPAN?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description • Bootstrap icons: https://icons.getbootstrap.com/ • Instagram image sizes: https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-image-sizes-guide/#Instagram_image_sizes CREDITS Video Creator: Adi Purdilla Producer: Ian Yates Editor: Gibran Gomez - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Envato Tuts+ Discover free how-to tutorials and online courses. Design a logo, create a website, build an app, or learn a new skill: https://tutsplus.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Envato Access an unrivaled range of high-quality assets and templates from our community of global artists, with one simple subscription. ► Envato, the must-have subscription for any creative: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_zkLKzKSJAGg&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description ► Subscribe to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tutsplus ► Follow Envato on X: https://twitter.com/envato ► Follow Envato on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/envato - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -