Figma, a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool, provides an array of features that allow you to design stunning digital interfaces. Adding a subtle round edge to your design elements is a great way to soften the overall look and feel of your design. This guide will walk you through how to round corners in Figma.
Step-by-Step Approach to Round Corners in Figma
Let’s learn how to round corners of a rectangle in Figma:
1. Draw a Rectangle
First, select the rectangle tool from the toolbar on the left or use the shortcut key R. Click and drag on your canvas to draw a rectangle.
2. Select the Rectangle
You need to select the rectangle to adjust its properties. Click on the select tool or use the shortcut V and click on your rectangle.
3. Round the Corners
With your rectangle selected, look in the right-hand side properties panel for the ‘corner radius’ option. Here, you can input the desired radius to round the corners of your rectangle. For example, if you enter ’10’, your rectangle will have all corners rounded with a radius of 10 pixels.
Advanced Rounding: Independent Corner Radius
In Figma, you also have the ability to round each corner of a shape independently. This can be particularly useful when you’re trying to achieve a certain style or effect.
1. Select the Rectangle
Using the selection tool V, click on your rectangle.
2. Access Corner Radius Settings
On the right-hand side, click on the ‘corner radius’ option and then click the ‘Independent corners’ checkbox to enable it.
3. Set Individual Corner Radii
Four input fields will appear corresponding to each corner of the rectangle. Here, you can set an individual radius for each corner.
For example, to set a 10-pixel radius for the top-left corner, a 20-pixel radius for the top-right corner, a 30-pixel radius for the bottom-right corner and a 40-pixel radius for the bottom-left corner, you would enter:
Top-left: 10 Top-right: 20 Bottom-right: 30 Bottom-left: 40
With these steps, you can easily round corners in Figma and add a polished look to your design elements. Whether you’re creating buttons, cards, or more complex shapes, corner rounding is a useful feature in your design toolkit.
