Image import and placement in Figma - Real Business Scenario

Scenario Mode

👤 Your Role: You are a business intelligence analyst creating a sales dashboard in Figma.

📋 Request: Your manager wants you to add the company logo and product images to the dashboard to make it visually appealing and easy to recognize.

📊 Data: You have access to the company logo file and several product images saved on your computer.

🎯 Deliverable: A Figma dashboard design with the company logo placed at the top left corner and product images arranged neatly below the sales charts.

Sample Data

Image Name	File Type	Suggested Placement
CompanyLogo.png	PNG	Top left corner of dashboard
ProductA.jpg	JPG	Below sales chart 1
ProductB.jpg	JPG	Below sales chart 2
ProductC.jpg	JPG	Below sales chart 3

1

Step 1: Open your Figma dashboard file where you want to add images.

No formula needed. Just open the Figma file.

Expected Result

Dashboard file is open and ready for editing.

2

Step 2: Import the company logo image into Figma.

Use the menu: File > Place Image, then select 'CompanyLogo.png' from your computer.

Expected Result

Company logo image appears on the canvas.

3

Step 3: Place the company logo at the top left corner of the dashboard frame.

Drag the logo image to the top left corner and align it with the frame edges.

Expected Result

Company logo is positioned neatly at the top left corner.

4

Step 4: Import product images into Figma.

Use File > Place Image, select 'ProductA.jpg', 'ProductB.jpg', and 'ProductC.jpg' files.

Expected Result

All three product images appear on the canvas.

5

Step 5: Arrange product images below their respective sales charts.

Drag each product image below the corresponding sales chart area, leaving equal spacing between images.

Expected Result

Product images are neatly placed below sales charts with consistent spacing.

6

Step 6: Resize images if needed to maintain dashboard balance and clarity.

Select each image and adjust size using corner handles, keeping aspect ratio locked.

Expected Result

Images are sized appropriately without distortion.

7

Step 7: Check alignment and spacing for visual balance and accessibility.

Use Figma alignment tools and grid to ensure images are aligned and spaced evenly.

Expected Result

Dashboard looks balanced and images are easy to see.

Final Result

Top Left

↓

ProductA Image

↓

ProductB Image

↓

ProductC Image

✓Company logo is clearly visible at the top left, reinforcing brand identity.

✓Product images below sales charts help viewers connect data with products.

✓Images are well sized and aligned, making the dashboard visually appealing and easy to understand.

Bonus Challenge

Add image descriptions as alt text or labels for accessibility.

Show Hint

Use Figma's accessibility features or add text labels near images describing their content.

Practice

1.

What is the first step to add an image to your Figma design?

Choose the correct option.

easy

A. Draw a rectangle and fill it with color

B. Use the 'Place Image' option from the File menu

C. Copy and paste an image from the internet

D. Use the Text tool to write 'Image here'

Solution

1. Step 1: Locate the image import option

   In Figma, images are imported using the 'Place Image' option found in the File menu.

2. Step 2: Use the 'Place Image' option

   Selecting this option allows you to browse and choose an image file to add to your design.

3. Final Answer:

   Use the 'Place Image' option from the File menu -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Image import starts with 'Place Image' [OK]

Hint: Always start with 'Place Image' in File menu to import images [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to paste images directly without importing
• Using shape tools instead of image import
• Assuming text tool can add images

2.

Which of the following is the correct way to place an image on the canvas after importing it in Figma?

easy

A. Double-click the image file in your computer folder

B. Drag the image from the layers panel to the canvas

C. Click anywhere on the canvas to place the image

D. Right-click the canvas and select 'Paste Image'

Solution

1. Step 1: Import the image using 'Place Image'

   After selecting the image file, Figma lets you place it by clicking on the canvas.

2. Step 2: Click on the canvas to place

   Clicking once places the image at that point; you can then move or resize it.

3. Final Answer:

   Click anywhere on the canvas to place the image -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Place image by clicking canvas [OK]

Hint: Click on canvas after import to place image quickly [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to drag images from layers panel before placing
• Double-clicking image files outside Figma
• Using paste option without copying image

3.

After importing and placing an image in Figma, you want to resize it proportionally. Which key should you hold while dragging a corner handle?

medium

A. Shift key

B. Ctrl key

C. Alt key

D. Spacebar

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand resizing behavior

   Dragging a corner handle resizes the image but may distort it if proportions are not locked.

2. Step 2: Hold Shift to keep proportions

   Holding the Shift key while dragging keeps the width and height ratio fixed, resizing proportionally.

3. Final Answer:

   Shift key -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Shift locks aspect ratio during resize [OK]

Hint: Hold Shift while resizing to keep image proportions [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using Ctrl or Alt which do other actions
• Not holding any key and distorting image
• Pressing Spacebar which moves the canvas

4.

You imported an image but it does not appear on the canvas after clicking to place it. What is the most likely reason?

medium

A. The image was placed outside the visible canvas area

B. The image file format is unsupported

C. You forgot to select the image file before placing

D. The canvas is locked and cannot accept images

Solution

1. Step 1: Check placement location

   If the image is placed outside the visible canvas, it won't be seen even though it exists in the file.

2. Step 2: Verify canvas view and move image

   Zoom out or pan to find the image, then move it inside the visible area.

3. Final Answer:

   The image was placed outside the visible canvas area -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Image off-canvas causes invisibility [OK]

Hint: Zoom out to find images placed off-canvas [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming unsupported format without checking
• Thinking image must be selected again after import
• Believing canvas lock prevents image placement

5.

You want to add a company logo to your BI report in Figma and ensure it fits perfectly inside a 200x100 pixel frame without distortion. What is the best way to do this?

hard

A. Draw a rectangle 200x100 and fill it with the image as a pattern fill

B. Place the image and stretch it to 200x100 pixels without holding any key

C. Place the image and crop it manually without resizing

D. Place the image, resize it holding Shift, then mask it with the 200x100 frame

Solution

1. Step 1: Place and resize image proportionally

   Import the logo and resize it holding Shift to keep proportions within the frame size.

2. Step 2: Use masking with the 200x100 frame

   Create a frame of 200x100 pixels and mask the resized image to fit perfectly without distortion.

3. Final Answer:

   Place the image, resize it holding Shift, then mask it with the 200x100 frame -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Resize with Shift + mask for perfect fit [OK]

Hint: Resize with Shift and mask inside frame for perfect fit [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Stretching image distorts logo
• Using pattern fill which may tile image
• Cropping without resizing causes cut-off