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Create a crescent moon in Figma using Boolean operations
Tests Figma vector workflow and layer hierarchy. A strong answer picks Subtract selection, places the cutter shape above the base, and notes the bottom layer sets fill and stroke. Confusing Subtract with Exclude or ignoring layer order is a red flag.
Figma Constraints vs Auto Layout: when are Constraints preferable?
This tests resizing logic in Figma. A strong answer states Auto Layout resizes frames to fit content, while Constraints make objects respond to parent frames. It then cites responsive containers, say fluid inputs.
How do you process usability feedback into concrete Figma iterations?
Turning usability findings into traceable Figma iterations. A strong answer triages by severity and frequency, maps issues to annotated frames, and versions options in branches.
How do you change a nested Button's state from a Card instance?
Tests knowledge of nested component properties in Figma. A strong answer adds a variant property to the nested Button inside the Card main component so its state appears in the Card instance panel.
How do you populate one overlay for three profiles using variables?
Tests Figma variables and advanced prototyping. Use Set variable actions on each profile to update a string variable bound to a single overlay's name, plus instance swap for the avatar, then open that overlay.
How would you conditionally enable Submit after checking a terms checkbox?
Tests Figma advanced prototyping with boolean variables and conditionals. Strong answer: create a boolean for checkbox state, set it on click, then conditionally enable Submit only when true.
What conflicts occur when two designers edit shared styles simultaneously?
Tests real-time style propagation. Strong answers note Figma instantly updates every linked object, so uncoordinated color edits surprise the second designer. Best practice: agree on ownership and publish via the team library.
How do you identify responsive breakpoints in Figma for CSS?
Tests if you derive CSS logic from Figma structure, not pixels. A strong answer checks auto layout direction changes, wrap toggles, and resizing rules to find behavior shifts, then maps those widths to queries.
How do Figma variants influence component code structure?
Tests design-to-code translation and component API modeling. Map variant properties to semantic props like size and type; handle interactive states internally via CSS. Prioritize property names over pixel values.
How would you map Figma Variables to CSS Custom Properties for tokens?
This tests bridging Figma variable collections and modes into maintainable CSS. A strong answer maps collections to semantic CSS custom properties, supports mode switching via data attributes, and mirrors design system naming.
Translate Figma Auto Layout padding, direction, and spacing to Flexbox
Tests your ability to bridge design tools and CSS layout mechanics. Match direction to flex-direction, padding to gap or container padding, space-between to justify-content, and hug/fill to flex-grow or flex-shrink.
How do you indicate sort state accessibly in a data table?
Use shape-differentiated icons, annotate aria-sort on the active header, and maximize the button click target.
How do you enforce WCAG touch target minimums in Figma?
Tests WCAG 2.2 SC 2.5.8 and design-system governance. A strong answer cites the 24x24 CSS pixel minimum and spacing exception, then covers Figma component constraints and linting. A red flag is dumping accessibility on developers without design guardrails.
Design the keyboard interaction flow for a modal dialog
Your grasp of accessible focus management per WAI-ARIA dialog patterns. Cover initial focus rules, Tab trapping inside the modal, Escape to close, and restoring focus to the trigger on exit.
How do you handle versioning and breaking changes in a shared library?
This tests bridging design and engineering workflows. A strong answer covers semantic versioning, a protected main file with branching, a visible changelog, and release alignment with code.
How would you prototype fixed header, footer, and scrollable content?
Make content taller than frame, enable Clip content and vertical overflow, then fix header and footer.
Build a reusable checkbox with unchecked, checked, and hover states
Tests Figma interactive components. Answer: create a component set with unchecked, checked, and hover variants; wire them with Change to actions using On click and While hovering triggers.
Explain Figma Smart Animate's core principle and layer matching requirements
Tests Figma's layer-matching logic for prototyping. Great answers cover: name-based matching between frames, compatible layer types, and interpolated properties like position and size.
What is the most efficient way to update a brand color globally?
This tests Figma variables versus styles for design system maintenance. Store the brand color as a variable, apply it across components, and edit the value once for global propagation. Red flag: manual updates or using a color style for a single raw value.
When would you use absolute position in an Auto Layout frame?
Absolute position lets badges float without pushing siblings; standard flow stacks sequentially and prevents overlap.
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