FigJam for brainstorming in Figma - Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

FigJam is a digital whiteboard tool that helps teams brainstorm ideas together. It solves the problem of scattered thoughts by letting everyone add notes, drawings, and shapes in one shared space.

When your team needs to gather ideas for a new project quickly.

When you want to organize thoughts visually during a remote meeting.

When you need to map out a process or workflow with your team.

When you want to collect feedback from multiple people in one place.

When you want to create a mind map to explore a topic deeply.

Steps

Step 1: Open

- Figma dashboard and click the FigJam tab

A new blank FigJam board opens ready for brainstorming

Step 2: Click

- Sticky note icon in the toolbar on the left

A sticky note appears on the board for typing ideas

💡 Use different colors to categorize ideas visually

Step 3: Type

- Inside the sticky note

Your idea text appears on the note

Step 4: Drag

- Sticky notes around the board

You organize ideas spatially to group related thoughts

Step 5: Select

- Connector tool in the toolbar

Lines appear to connect sticky notes showing relationships

Step 6: Invite

- Share button at the top right

Team members receive a link to join and add their ideas

Before vs After

Before

A blank FigJam board with no content

After

A board filled with colorful sticky notes, connected lines, and organized groups of ideas

Settings Reference

Sticky note color

📍 Toolbar when sticky note is selected

To visually group or prioritize ideas

Default: Yellow

Board background

📍 Right sidebar under Background

To help organize and align content visually

Default: White

Sharing permissions

📍 Share button > Link settings

To control who can add or change ideas on the board

Default: Can edit

Common Mistakes

Adding too many sticky notes without organizing

It makes the board cluttered and hard to understand

Group related notes and use connectors to show relationships

Not inviting team members early

You miss out on diverse ideas and collaboration

Share the board link at the start of the brainstorming session

Summary

FigJam lets teams brainstorm together on a shared digital whiteboard.

Use sticky notes, colors, and connectors to organize ideas visually.

Remember to invite your team early and keep the board organized.