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FROM FIGMA TO WORDPRESS:
WordCamp Mukono 2025
Transforming Custom UI Designs into Fully Functional Websites
Start with the User, Not the Template
What is UX Design?
It is the process of creating products that provide meaningful and relevant experiences to users.
The Design-Development Workflow
DESIGN
Research, create wireframes, high-fidelity UI designs in Figma.
DEVELOPMENT
Translate designs into code using WordPress.
PROTOTYPING
Build interactive prototypes to test functionality.
Create High-fidelity mockup
A detailed and realistic visual representation of a design
wireframe
High-fidelity
Prototype with Figma
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USE AUTO-LAYOUT & CONSTRAINTS
Ensures scalability & responsiveness.
Figma Best Practices for WordPress
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DEFINE COMPONENTS & STYLES
Keeps designs consistent and reusable. Leverage Figma’s component library
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GRID SYSTEMS & SPACING
Ensures alignment and easy transition to CSS.
Figma Best Practices for WordPress
Translating Designs to WordPress
Break down the Figma design into sections ( header, footer etc.)
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Identify reusable components (buttons, cards, testimonials)
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The process of converting a visual/UI design into a fully functional WordPress website.
ANALYZE THE DESIGN
Optimizing Images & Icons
Use WebP or AVIF for images instead of PNG/JPG for faster loading.
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Use SVGs for icons instead of PNGs for better scaling.
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TRANSLATING DESIGNS TO WORDPRESS
Custom Theme Development
Page Builders (Elementor, WP-Bakery, Beaver Builder etc.)
Gutenberg, Custom Blocks
Developers, advanced users
Choosing the Right WordPress Build Approach
TRANSLATING DESIGNS TO WORDPRESS
Designers, no-code users
Hybrid approach
Full control, optimized performance
Visual editing, no coding required
Flexible, WordPress-native
Requires coding skills
Can add bloat if not optimized
Requires some coding knowledge
METHOD
BEST FOR
PROS
CONS
Set Up WordPress
TRANSLATING DESIGNS TO WORDPRESS
Set up your WordPress theme
Customized Or Prebuilt theme ?
ASTRA, DIVI, OCEANWP, NEVE.
(pre-built themes)
Figma to Code Tools
Figma Dev Mode feature, Figma2Code, Locofy.ai
Wp pLUGINS
Yoast, wp-forms, woo commerce
Figma to Tailwind CSS
FIGMA PLUGINS FOR WP & UI DEVELOPMENT
Recreate the Layout & Style the Website
TRANSLATING DESIGNS TO WORDPRESS
Check responsiveness with BrowserStack.
Test usability using real users or Hotjar.
Optimize images & lazy-load to improve speed.
SEO Optimization : Use Yoast SEO or Rank Math.
Before You Launch: Test and Optimize
PRE AND POST LAUNCH CHECKS
Case Study: Louis Njenge Foundation Website
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CHALLENGE
Client wanted a Customized WordPress site
SOLUTION
Used Elementor and Custom CSS for customization
Rename Layers
Before
After
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Images
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Icons
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Videos
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Logos
Illustrations
Design System
Mockups
Organize Your Asset’s Folder
Export assets
Customized theme
Heavily customized with Elementor + Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Website Development(Footer)
with Elementor
Footer
CODE VIEW ON FIGMA
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Key Takeaways
Think like a UX designer for better usability & performance.
Structure Figma files properly before development.
Choose the right WordPress build method for your needs.
Design for mobile-first in Figma
Test, optimize, and refine before launching.
Develop Figma-to-WordPress Plugins
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Plugins to Enhance Figma Integration with Page Builders
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More Collaboration Between Designers & Developers
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