Design animated slides on Figma | Beginner tutorial

Create beautiful, animated slide deck ALL IN Figma! In this detailed beginner-friendly tutorial, you will learn the basics of Figma, and a couple of tricks you can use for your own projects. You don't have to use Google Slides, Powerpoint or Keynote anymore. Explore features on Figma like Smart Animate, free Figma plugins, prototyping, reusable components, scale design elements and more. It's easy!
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// Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 Part One
08:36 Took a lil' break
09:07 Part Two
14:27 Before you go

[@rachelhow]

Get the design file for free here:
rachelhow.gumroad.com/l/figmaslides ❤️🥰
Hope you like this video! I had so much fun filming this!

[@nandinisolse9213]

Not able to open your figma file. Please help me.

[@radmylakussi]

wow, this was super fun and easy! thank you

[@dengjudeng9790]

Thank you，how can i export the 1920*1080 video from the figma ?

[@PM-iw7xs]

@@nandinisolse9213 Import file from Figma

[@ajeesh3485]

How to your text getting automatically resized when you resize your text frame?

[@christinelin8799]

I am usually unmotivated when it comes to studying, but watching your videos make me very excited to study UX and absorb all the information about it. Thanks for all these videos Rachel, can’t wait to see what videos you come out with in the future!

[@rachelhow]

Happy to hear that, Christine! Hope you give this a try, and let me know how it goes!

[@owningyourfinances]

You are such a great teacher!!! I'm excited to build out my Sales Training presentations for my team now!

[@meganlee3422]

This is the simplest Figma animation hands-on version I've ever watched! Love how Racheal use layman terms and her pace when explaining the prototype steps one by one. Highly recommend it to all designers out there!

[@mfraibm]

Instructive, informative, productive, laidback, real world, friendly, helpful, motivating, positive vibes... just a few of the words that can describe who you are and what your channel does for people. Thank you, Rachel, I applaud you!

[@harinadh1995]

Rachel! You don't Believe how relieved I am with this video. This is what I am looking for, now I have a better understanding of how Dynamic transitions work. The way you presented these techniques is pretty much lucid. Thank You

[@rizzalouisesy9855]

So cool! Simple and digestible bits of info! Nice tutorial

[@nicoleteng6754]

Hi Rachel! Attended your talk with Swarm yesterday and now I am checking out your content, it’s so insightful and keeps me going with learning UX on my own! I’m really inspired. Thank you for sharing your resources and your stories. Excited for more of your content. Keep it up! ✨

[@kksal4375]

I love how your style! Thank you!!!

[@dashaniagregory2038]

Love love this thank you so much Rachel! 😍😍

[@chinweobiora3646]

i finally tried all the animated slides, it took me a whole day though but it was worth it...i just started my ui/ux design lessons and it hasn't been easy...thanks for this amazing tutorial, i look forward to watching more of your videos

[@future_proof]

Another awesome video Rachel. So good!

[@carolinaklaas128]

Wonderful !!!!! 💖💖💖 Thank you Rachel ! you rock!

[@wittywit6219]

Thank you for the tutorial!! Also, the shortcuts are very useful

[@mahirahmajdi]

I'm so pumped to give this a try!! Thank you so much for sharing, Rachel~

[@rachelhow]

Let me know how it turns out!! 😁

[@LindaWard313]

Thank you!!! This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks for the help and the inspiration - my presentation is going to be awesome now!

[@lgallphn]

What a great tutorial! Thanks a loooot!

[@agustinbritez_]

Thank u Rachel!! This was super useful! 😃✨

[@vinhang7277]

Wow, it's amazing. Normally, I just use Powerpoint for Slides but you provided me with another great tool and way to do it. Thanks so much

[@hamzasboui5686]

Extremely helpful !! Keep short tutorial videos coming please .

[@lengocchau1454]

Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for the instruction. It's very easy to understand and follow!

[@ronitparmar5236]

Super Helpful ! ❤

[@ania5078]

Hi! Thank you for this tutorial. I feel motivated to learn more!

[@jisselamurillo5969]

This was great! I just started learning about animation on skillshare, I am glad I ran into your video, so much helpful advice.

[@Mirelly]

Excellent!!!Thank you for sharing this...I loved your channel!

[@juls2334]

Wow I love your tutorials Rachel! Very useful!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching, Juls! 😁

[@jayaganesh8941]

Thank you so much for this tutorial🤩

[@aarohimore2633]

Hi Rachel, I just love your videos your videos are very useful to me. and also inspired me for designing new things.💯

[@czarscrib3680]

Your videos are so inspiring. I look forward to your next video

[@UIchet]

thank you for video. I love it

[@jayreambonanza1991]

Thank you so much!!

[@trinhngocquy4613]

thank Rachel, it's very helpfully

[@anupkaushik9370]

This is what i was searching .I appreciate your easy to understand tutorial. I am a Designer & from this tutorial i upgraded my skills..🎯

[@setiaone-notionways]

amazing work!

[@lorenaaristizabal987]

¡Muchas gracias por el excelente tutorial, súper completo y muy bien explicado! 😍😍😍

[@RizaHariati]

I love how you explained it. Very clear, fast and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@rachelhow]

You're very welcome!

[@Wilomite]

The best video for beginners. Thank you so very much for sharing this.

[@ForhadSattar]

Immensely helpful video!!!

[@luqmanafif6048]

amazing. keep going making great content! 🔥🔥. Really help me to self-learn design

[@sakshimadhale9113]

Thank you mam! Do keep inspiring us..! Your videos are truly helpful! Thank you ✨

[@shinthantaung9589]

Thank you for the video.

[@iamjoyamara]

Thanks for this lovely tutorial Rachel.

[@rachelhow]

You're welcome! Hope you like it 🥰

[@nancyadaeze1901]

Best video ever. I screamed after I tried doing this and got it right. Thank you for making my day, lovely woman. May the odds forever be in your favour. I am so, so happy.

[@rachelhow]

I'm so happy to hear this! All the best to you Nancy!

[@somoscode4151]

Excellent video. thanks.

[@rakib17874]

Wooh..Thanks for the spacebar tips

[@emilgrochulski2182]

Super cool! Thanks!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you too!

[@harshakre4586]

Most Needed Video🤩🤩...
Thank u so much🤗

[@lfan_tv]

Amazing thanks for sharing it💗

[@user-rf9ms6jr5k]

Thank you this was really helpful

[@dikeatukunda1612]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@rachelhow]

You are welcome!

[@irene_ee3772]

Hi Rachel, just wanna say I love your content so much, keep it up *love from Canada*

[@KombuchaMushroom8]

This is the best tutorial I found so far.. Your videos are great!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you so much Lucie!!! So happy to be able to help.

[@noam300896]

So simple, yet so smart. Very nice use of Figma.

[@rachelhow]

Thanks, Noam!

[@JohnnyPower-eh8qr]

Really great video. No assumed knowledge and really well explained. Nice skilz!

[@vb7668]

God bless you Rachel, thank you for being so nice and a friend :)

[@YT-XD]

THANKS FOR SHARING 👍

[@chandinicreates]

Inspired :)
Thank you

[@Abcdef-ek3dt]

Wow I like your video so much !! Helped me so much and looking forward for more tutorial !

[@shadow-killer2.053]

Thank You SM

[@umidayusupova1221]

Hey Rachel ! You have my like and a new subscriber 😍

[@shruh3460]

Short and simple thank you 💙

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shutup7726]

Thank you so much for this vid!💓 so helpful!!!

[@rachelhow]

Thank you for watching too! Happy to have you around 👋

[@yasminejoura7698]

Please make more videos like this... I love to design in Figma❤... And I wanna try creating more new things as I am new to it.... Your video's literally helped me a lottt❤❤❤

[@maraya2374]

Extremely helpful !! Keep short tutorial videos coming please 😁

[@rachelhow]

Thanks Maraya! How did you find the pace of this video? Is it too long? (I tried to keep it concise but still friendly for beginners)

[@giorgosmoustakidhs]

Very useful tips for animated slides. I loved lil' break!!!

[@rachelhow]

Yay! I love the lil' break too. 😁 Thanks for watching Giorgos!

[@digileapmarketingservices]

This was very useful. Thankyou

[@lifewithcriscell]

Thanks for this ❤️ ❤️❤️

[@nicola_paganini]

I have never heard of UX/UI design before discovering your channel via Matt's Snail Mail. I was so intrigued by it that I started tinkering around Figma myself. I'm not an art major in any way but your tutorial made it seem like a fun hobby to pick up. Thank you for the simple and direct tutorial! From a Malaysian fan! :)

[@rachelhow]

[@HeathLehman]

Wow Rachel!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I am so tired of Google Slides and PPT!!!
You saved me.

[@syedjaffarkazmi1116]

Thank you so much! Just presented my work to client using your video, it helped me a lot!

[@rachelhow]

Yay!!! Glad it's helpful to you! 🙏🏻

[@macarenacosta3055]

Super useful video, thank you so much!

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andrew_to]

Very useful tips. Smart animate is amazing. 🥳

[@anabittenco]

Thank you! ❤

[@gametuberyt8229]

loved it

[@fayezatasnim4997]

hey I genuinely want to thank you for the tutorial! I have an upcoming presentation and got to learn huge from you and I love it!! thanks a ton!

[@rachelhow]

Yay! Good luck in your presentation! :)

[@azardeenmajeed7934]

I expect more tutorial like this and I am a beginner very excited after found ur channel

[@rachelhow]

More to come. Thanks for sticking around, Azardeen!

[@cesarr.gudiol6854]

thanks a lot!

[@zugelisgutierrez7549]

You are best ;) Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samanthajoseph6297]

I'm new to the UX/UI world but passionate! Thanks sooooo much for these amazing videos! Also, your logo is mega clever😱

[@rachelhow]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gracedanye]

Awesome 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@xinzhen4082]

Thx for sharing with us

[@ajeesh3485]

great video,
thank you

[@rachelhow]

🙌🏻

[@MagdelineHuang]

This video was so helpful, thanks Rachel! I had no idea you could animate like this in Figma. Keep up the amazing videos 😍

[@rachelhow]

Thanks for watching, talented Magdeline ❤️ So glad to have you here!

[@KT-User]

thanks a lot Rachel......

[@SisiBisi-zh1cj]

Thank you so much my dear❤❤❤😘😘😘

[@ChristinaShatohina]

Thank you, very informative

[@rachelhow]

Glad it was helpful :) Thanks for watching!

[@phelisanondzaba461]

Wow this is so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing.
I wonder, would you be able to do a carousel like pictures?

[@zugelisgutierrez7549]

Thank you so much bro. Sending virtual hugs. Worked like a charm ;-)

[@rachelhow]

🥰

[@digitalartvontyna]

perfect video

[@effakrisma]

Perfect 👌👍

[@Yeasiin]

I Loved That ❤❤

[@rachelhow]

Oh hi! Thanks for watching :)

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Thanks a lot

[@SteveKalinda]

WE WANT MORE±±± Thank you Rachel±

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i love u bro!

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Thank you ... 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rachelhow]

🔥

[@musasibeko9216]

Thank you

[@ridhamkohli]

Hey maam, thanks a lot for these videos. Worth subscription ❤. Learning a lot from you. Was confused with my career, now i know, what to do. It will require time and patience, but i guess i got best guidance in you. Sending you best wishes.❤

[@lopezvargasfernando2277]

Thank you so much
for vidio

[@charityphuthego2526]

How i love this woman. I'm starting to design

[@yaellevy1164]

Hey Rachel.
Thank you for this tutorial.
Is there a way to keep the animations in a Keynote presentation?