FD4B: Create your first design file

Updated at June 19th, 2025

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Create a design file

Now that your account is up and running, you’re ready to create your first design file. Select Drafts in the sidebar and then click Create new. Select Design from the dropdown menu. The new file will open in the Figma Design editor.

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Tip: You can also create new design files by typing figma.new in the address bar.

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We're ready to start designing! Before moving on, make sure you have:

Created your Figma account
Uploaded an avatar picture
Created your first design file

In the next lesson, we'll learn how to navigate the Figma Design editor and set our design file up for the rest of the course.

FD4B: Create your first design file

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