Figma Booleans for Icon Design
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Objective
I can combine shapes in Figma using Boolean operations to create icons.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain the purpose of using Boolean properties in Figma components, as demonstrated in the video.
Describe the difference between using Boolean properties in variants versus single components, according to the video.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the steps you would take in Figma to combine a circle and a square using Boolean operations to create a simple key icon. Describe the steps you would take in Figma to combine two overlapping rectangles using Boolean operations to create a simple "plus" icon. ”
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