Connect or embed FigJam files with Figma files

We want to use FigJam for our project.
FigJam is a powerful feature for designers and PMs.
But, it is not good to use because there is no function of Inspect for developers to use.
And since Figma Design File and FigJam are separated, they cannot be managed in one space.
The basic functions found in Figma Design File are also required by FigJam.

We need this feature.

  • Ability to add FigJam to Figma Design Page
  • Inspect function to see information and values of Component or Instance
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Big + for embedding in some way, making a Jam part of Figma, or adding the components of FigJam into the component list of Figma so we can jam in Figma files.

If we have to get out of a context of a Figma file anyway, whatā€™s the benefit of FigJam over Miro or other products?

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Usually, the first phase of my design work for a project or feature is a ā€œdiscovery/explorationā€ phase where Iā€™m gathering input from the larger team and gathering inspiration onto a FigJam board. Iā€™d love for that FigJam board to simply exist as a page in my main Figma Design File.

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Exactly, I want both formats to exist within the same file type so everything can be contained at a single location as opposed to creating different files for the same project or ticket.

I use to use Axure and really miss being able to reference a design in a flow diagram created in the same Axure file. If I updated the design, that updated would be reflected in the flow diagram. (Not part of this topic but I also found being able to link between pages in Axure very helpful.)

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In my design process, I usually make my research and take my notes in a FigJam file before making tests and explorations in mockups in a Figma file.
I feel more comfortable making my research notes and brainstorming in FigJam, and what usually happens is that when I move to the mockup iterations, I copy the work Iā€™ve done in FigJam, paste it into a Figma design page, and then delete the FigJam file.
It would be beneficial in my process if it was possible to create a FigJam page inside the Figma design file, so every process would correctly be in its own environment and inside of one single file

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Please vote for this idea here: https://forum.figma.com/t/feature-idea-figjam-inside-of-figma-project-files/4427.

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Thanks for all of this feedback! Weā€™re considering some new functionality that will allow you to keep your FigJam files alongside your work in Figma. In the next few weeks, weā€™re running an invite-only beta and would love folks from this thread to participate and share feedback on the experience.

You can learn more and sign up here: Help us bring Figma + FigJam closer together! | Great Question

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Came here to add this idea myself and very glad it has already been added! It would be fantastic if a FigJam file could be just a page in Figma files to make the process smoother :slightly_smiling_face:

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Connecting a Figma design file to a FigJam file would be immensely aid comms between UXR, design and wider stakeholders.

Typically flow:

  1. Outline the flow or journey in FigJam
  2. Propose some information architecture in FigJam
  3. Start concept work in Figma from the flow
  4. Start detailed design work in Figma

In steps 3 and 4, the UI designers are cross-referencing the flows in FigJam, so having them linked would be amazing for real time updates.

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Hi Vanessa,

Is there anywhere we can learn about the functionality being considered and outcome of the beta?

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Amen to that! Creating a fig jam page inside a Figma file would be amazing!

As a designer, Iā€™d like to create a FigJam as a page inside my Figma project so that I donā€™t have to jump between two files all the time.

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In deed. Iā€™d support this as well.

BTW It might be the case that the products stay separated because in the future you would need to pay two licenses.

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Came here to say just that!!

In a given project a FigJam file is very helpful to collate research wires and complex user journey (thatā€™s how I image it at least).
Could either be a page or file inside the projectāœŒļø

It also helps to consolidate everything in Figma since it kind-of replace Miro!

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You could contain all the research, user flows, documentation, etc. AND the design all in one file as separate pages. This would allow for a neatly packaged deliverable and would also show the evolution of whatever youā€™re working on from start to finish.

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This is my #1 most wanted FigJam feature

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Weā€™ve been loving FigJams so far at my company; itā€™s a fantastic tool to not only brainstorm, but to successfully collaborate across our whole product team! However, for project organization purposes, it would be really helpful to be able to add a FigJam as a page of a regular Figma document so I can keep everything related to one project in one place.

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Agreed, we have been copy and pasting into a regualr document after to keep al files in one structure. It would be great if a page could either be a FigJam doc or design doc.

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It would be very useful to create a FigJam as a page within a file, or somehow embedded.

Currently, I split a file into multiple pages depending on the design phase (Sandbox, last design, flows) and I want to create a FigJam but linked directly in my normal file so as not to lose context.

I know that maybe is not possible but Iā€™m just sending the idea.

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