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Purpose

This issue links up a few discussions and examples of how the UX team has been structuring and organizing Figma files, and the content within, so that we could more formally arrive at and document a shared solution.

Benefits:

  • Better onboarding process.
  • More efficient cross-stage collaboration when understanding the file itself doesn't have to be learned.
  • More efficient stage collaboration and know where/what to reference in Figma.
  • Documentable and repeatable.
  • Provides a starting point to collectively iterate on as new Figma features are available.
  • Allows us to also consider how team libraries and shared assets can be used.

Considerations:

  • File performance and bloat.
  • Branching process.
  • File thumbnails and quick reference.
  • Collaboration with engineers, PMs, and other counterparts.
  • Use case for drafts vs. team files?
  • Use case for projects vs. individual team file?

The ask

This issue is to help facilitate the discussion in a central place so that we can move towards documenting a shared solution in an MR as well as update the Figma for GitLab guide. Add your thoughts, comments, use case in comments/threads below.

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Edited by Jeremy Elder