Figma to Code

Structured workflow for translating Figma designs into production-ready code with pixel-perfect accuracy.

When to Use

• Implementing new UI from Figma designs
• Converting design mockups to React/Next.js components
• Extracting design tokens from Figma
• Design handoff automation

Prerequisites

• Access to Figma file via MCP or design tokens export
• Target component library defined (React, Vue, etc.)
• Design system tokens available

Workflow

Phase 1: Design Analysis

1. Identify Components

   • List all unique UI elements
   • Map to existing component library
   • Identify new components needed

2. Extract Design Tokens

   {
     "colors": {
       "primary": "#3B82F6",
       "secondary": "#10B981"
     },
     "typography": {
       "heading": { "font": "Inter", "size": "24px", "weight": 600 },
       "body": { "font": "Inter", "size": "16px", "weight": 400 }
     },
     "spacing": {
       "xs": "4px",
       "sm": "8px",
       "md": "16px",
       "lg": "24px"
     }
   }
   

3. Document Measurements

   • Widths, heights, padding, margins
   • Border radii, shadows
   • Responsive breakpoints

Phase 2: Component Mapping

Phase 3: Implementation

1. Create Component Structure

   // Component from Figma
   interface Props {
     // Props derived from Figma variants
   }
   
   export const Component = ({ ...props }: Props) => {
     return (
       <div className={styles.container}>
         {/* Match Figma layer hierarchy */}
       </div>
     )
   }
   

2. Apply Styles

   • Use design tokens, not magic numbers
   • Match Figma spacing exactly
   • Implement responsive variants

3. Handle States

   • Default, hover, active, disabled
   • Loading states
   • Error states

Phase 4: Verification

1. Visual Comparison

   • Overlay implementation on Figma design
   • Check pixel alignment
   • Verify colors match tokens

2. Responsive Check

   • Test all breakpoints
   • Verify mobile layout

3. Interaction Check

   • All states work correctly
   • Animations match spec

Best Practices

DO

• ✅ Use design tokens from Figma
• ✅ Match component hierarchy to Figma layers
• ✅ Implement all states shown in design
• ✅ Test at exact Figma frame sizes
• ✅ Document deviations from design

DON'T

• ❌ Eyeball measurements
• ❌ Use magic numbers for spacing
• ❌ Ignore design variants
• ❌ Skip responsive testing
• ❌ Forget hover/active states

Output Checklist

Before marking implementation complete:

• All design tokens extracted
• Components match Figma hierarchy
• Spacing matches design exactly
• Colors use token values
• Typography matches font specs
• All states implemented
• Responsive breakpoints work
• Visual diff shows < 1% deviation