Figma for Collaborative Design
1 Introduction to Figma
1-1 Overview of Figma
1-2 Figma vs Other Design Tools
1-3 Setting Up Figma Account
1-4 Navigating the Figma Interface
2 Basic Figma Tools
2-1 Shapes and Basic Drawing Tools
2-2 Text and Typography
2-3 Layers and Layer Management
2-4 Selection and Transformation Tools
3 Advanced Figma Tools
3-1 Vector Networks and Pen Tool
3-2 Boolean Operations
3-3 Masking and Clipping
3-4 Prototyping and Animations
4 Design Systems in Figma
4-1 Creating and Managing Components
4-2 Variants and Instances
4-3 Style Guides and Design Tokens
4-4 Auto Layout and Constraints
5 Collaboration in Figma
5-1 Sharing and Permissions
5-2 Real-Time Collaboration
5-3 Comments and Feedback
5-4 Version Control and History
6 Plugins and Integrations
6-1 Overview of Figma Plugins
6-2 Popular Plugins for Designers
6-3 Integrating Figma with Other Tools
6-4 Custom Plugins and Scripting
7 Best Practices and Tips
7-1 Organizing and Naming Conventions
7-2 Performance Optimization
7-3 Accessibility Considerations
7-4 Design Principles and Guidelines
8 Case Studies and Projects
8-1 Real-World Design Projects
8-2 Collaborative Design Challenges
8-3 Portfolio Building in Figma
8-4 Presenting and Exporting Designs
9 Certification Exam Preparation
9-1 Overview of Exam Structure
9-2 Practice Questions and Mock Tests
9-3 Reviewing Key Concepts
9-4 Tips for Exam Success
Boolean Operations in Figma

Boolean Operations in Figma

Key Concepts

Union

The Union operation combines two or more shapes into a single shape. The resulting shape includes all the areas covered by the original shapes. To perform a Union, select the shapes you want to combine, right-click, and choose "Union" from the context menu. This operation is useful for creating complex shapes by merging simpler ones.

Subtract

The Subtract operation removes the area of one shape from another. The shape you want to subtract from should be selected first, followed by the shape you want to subtract. Right-click and choose "Subtract" from the context menu. This operation is ideal for creating cutouts or negative spaces within your design.

Intersect

The Intersect operation creates a new shape that includes only the overlapping areas of the selected shapes. To perform an Intersect, select the shapes, right-click, and choose "Intersect" from the context menu. This operation is helpful for isolating specific parts of your design that overlap.

Examples and Analogies

Union

Imagine you have two puzzle pieces that fit together perfectly. The Union operation is like snapping these pieces together to form a complete picture. In Figma, you can use Union to combine shapes to create more complex designs.

Subtract

Think of Subtract as carving out a piece of wood. You start with a block of wood and carve away the parts you don't need. In Figma, Subtract allows you to remove parts of a shape to create unique designs, such as cutouts or negative spaces.

Intersect

Consider Intersect as finding the common ground between two maps. You overlay the maps and highlight only the areas where they overlap. In Figma, Intersect helps you isolate and focus on the overlapping parts of your shapes, which can be useful for creating intricate designs.