How to use Figma's team libraries for shared assets?

Unlock the secrets of working together seamlessly with Figma's team libraries to share assets. Find out how to create, handle, and make the most of shared design resources.

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Overview

Figma's team libraries are amazing for managing and sharing design assets across different projects and teams. With these libraries, everyone stays on the same page and collaboration becomes a breeze. They simplify the design process by providing one spot for reusable components, styles, and other assets. Knowing how to use these team libraries effectively can really boost efficiency and keep design standards high. This guide will walk through steps and best practices for setting up, organizing, and managing shared assets within Figma's team libraries, so that the team can work together seamlessly.

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How to use Figma's team libraries for shared assets?

Step 1: Create a Team in Figma

Fire up Figma and click on your profile icon in the top-left corner.
Hit "Create new team."
Give your team a name and pick the plan that suits you best (Free or Professional).

Step 2: Create a Team Project

Head over to the team you just set up.
Click "New Project" to start a fresh project within your team.
Name your project and click "Create Project."

Step 3: Create or Upload Assets

Open up the project you just made.
Click “New File” to start a new Figma file or upload one you already have.
Design or upload the assets (icons, components, styles, etc.) you want to share.

Step 4: Publish Team Libraries

Open the Figma file with your assets.
Click on the “Assets” panel on the left side of the screen.
Enter the “Team Library” section by clicking the book icon.
Click “Publish” to share styles and components from your file.
A dialog box will pop up listing all the assets. Confirm which ones you want to publish, then click "Publish."

Step 5: Enable Team Libraries in Other Files

Open another file within the same team.
Click on the “Assets” panel on the left.
Go to the “Team Library” section by clicking the book icon.
Toggle the team library on.
The assets from the library will now be available in your file.

Step 6: Use Shared Assets

With the team library enabled, go to the “Assets” panel.
Drag and drop any shared components or styles into your design.
The assets will stay linked to the team library, so they're always up to date.

Step 7: Update Team Libraries

Any changes made to the assets in the original file can be updated across all files using the library.
Go to the original file, make your changes, and then click “Publish” again.
Users in other files will get a notification that the library has been updated and can click "Update" to get the latest versions.

Step 8: Manage Library Access

Go back to the team settings by clicking on the team icon.
Manage permissions under the "Members" tab to control who can view or edit the libraries.
Adjust access settings as needed to make sure only the right team members can make updates.

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