Using FIGMA to create games

Use Figma to design apps and games with ease. Seamlessly integrate our designs into platforms like ours. Let's get started on our journey to becoming game design pros!

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What is Figma?

Figma is a powerful design tool that allows us to create stunning user interfaces, wireframes, and prototypes for apps, games, websites, and more. Whether we're seasoned designers or complete beginners, Figma offers intuitive features and a user-friendly interface that make the design process a breeze.

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Creating Games with an iPad and Figma

Bring your game ideas to life on Figma and hyperPad. Figma is a great tool for creating stunning UI/ UX designs, and now you can take it even further with iPad game dev. This step-by-step guide will show you how to use Figma alongside hyperPad, a no-code iPad based platform, to turn your game or app designs into fully interactive games—without needing to write a single line of code!

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Step 1: Getting Started with Figma for Game Dev

Before diving into game development, the first step is to create an account with Figma. It’s free and perfect for beginners! Whether you're new to game design or a seasoned pro, Figma’s intuitive interface will make your design process smoother.

• Create an Account: Head to the Figma website, sign up, and get ready to design your game.
• Explore the Interface: Familiarize yourself with the powerful Figma tools. The toolbar, layers panel, and properties panel are essential as you create your game elements—buttons, characters, backgrounds, and more.

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Step 2: Dive Into Design—Your Game, Your Rules

Figma empowers you to turn your ideas into stunning visuals. It’s perfect for game dev on the iPad, whether you're creating characters, menus, or full game environments. Start by designing your core game components—frames, buttons, backgrounds, and UI elements. Figma’s drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to experiment with different styles, layouts, and themes.

• Create Game Components: Design buttons, characters, menus, and backgrounds with a variety of styles. Customize them to match the atmosphere of your game.
• Experiment with Colors and Styles: Play around with Figma’s color palette and styles to match the tone of your game. A fun racing game? Bright and vibrant colors. A dark platformer? Moody, atmospheric tones.

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Step 3: Prototyping Your Game with Figma

Once your designs are coming together, it’s time to prototype! Figma’s prototyping features allow you to link your designs, creating an interactive experience. You can connect buttons to screens, add transitions, and even simulate user interactions.

• Create Interactive Prototypes: Use Figma’s prototyping tools to simulate navigation, buttons, and even simple animations. Test the flow of your game before jumping into development.
• Iterate and Improve: Get instant feedback from testers by sharing your prototype. Make quick changes and iterate until the design feels just right.

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Step 4: Bringing Your Figma Designs to Life with hyperPad

Now that you have your designs and prototypes ready, it’s time to move to hyperPad—a no-code iPad game dev platform. This is where your Figma creations come to life as playable games, and you don’t need any coding experience to do it!

• Import Figma Designs: Easily import your Figma designs into hyperPad. Export your designs as images or PDFs, then drag and drop them into hyperPad as assets.
• Refine Your Game: With hyperPad’s simple drag-and-drop system, refine your designs further. Experiment with adding game mechanics, character interactions, and background animations—all within the app.
• Playtest: Test your game directly on your iPad. See how your Figma designs look in action, gather feedback, and fine-tune your game before you launch it to the world.

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Step 5: Publishing Your Game

Once you’re happy with your game, you can seamlessly export it to the Apple App Store using hyperPad. With just a few taps, your game is ready for a global audience.

• Export and Share: Upload your finished game directly from your iPad to the App Store. Show off your hard work and start getting feedback from real players!

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Start Game Dev on iPad Now

By combining Figma’s design power with hyperPad’s no-code game dev platform, you have all the tools you need to create, test, and publish a game on your iPad. Here’s why this combo is a game-changer:

• No-Code Game Dev: You don’t need to know how to code to create amazing games. HyperPad’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows you to focus on creativity, not coding.
• Full Control Over Design: Figma lets you fully design every aspect of your game—characters, UI, and environments. Then, you can bring those designs into hyperPad to make your game interactive.
• Effortless Publishing: With hyperPad, you can easily publish your game directly to the Apple App Store from your iPad, putting your creations in front of a global audience.

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Grab Your iPad

Turn your ideas into interactive, engaging games. From hobbyist to serious game devs, try iPad game dev using Figma and hyperPad. The perfect tools to bring your app or game ideas to life.

• Design, prototype, and develop your game—all on your iPad.
• No code required—bring your creative ideas to life without the need for complex programming.
• One-time payment for lifetime access to hyperPad, unlocking endless opportunities for game and app creation.

Start creating your game today with Figma and hyperPad—your one-stop-shop for iPad game dev. Build your own game, and publish it to the App Store in no time!