Infinite Workspace

Figr’s infinite canvas gives you unlimited space to explore, iterate, and collaborate. Unlike traditional design tools with fixed artboards, Figr adapts to how you actually think and work.

Canvas Philosophy

Traditional Tools

Fixed artboard constraints:

Pre-defined canvas sizes
Linear design progression
Limited comparison space
Rigid organization structure

Result: Design thinking constrained by tool limitations

Figr's Infinite Canvas

Limitless creative space:

Infinite zoom and pan
Organic layout organization
Natural comparison workflows
Flexible spatial relationships

Result: Design thinking drives tool usage, not vice versa

Zoom Controls

Navigate at any scale:

Zoom levels:

🔍 Pixel level (400%): Fine detail work
📱 Component level (100%): Normal editing
🏠 Page level (25%): Layout overview  
🌍 Project level (5%): Full project view
🚁 Bird's eye (1%): Spatial organization

Navigation shortcuts:

Scroll wheel: Zoom in/out
Space + drag: Pan around canvas
Cmd/Ctrl + 0: Fit to screen
Cmd/Ctrl + 1: Actual size

Smart Navigation

Intelligent movement assistance:

Quick Jump
Follow Mode

Jump to relevant content:

🎯 Recent designs
👥 Team member locations
🔍 Search results
📌 Bookmarked areas
🏷️ Tagged sections

Collaborative navigation:

👥 Follow team member cursor
🎥 Presentation mode
🔄 Auto-sync viewports
📍 Shared anchor points

Viewport Management

Multiple view perspectives:

Personal Views:
- Save custom zoom levels
- Bookmark important areas
- Create named viewports
- Quick access shortcuts

Team Views:
- Shared anchor points
- Collaborative focus areas
- Presentation viewports
- Review checkpoints

Spatial Organization

Organic Layout
Flexible Grouping
Contextual Zones

Natural design arrangement:

Canvas showing natural clustering of related designs and iterations

Common patterns:

🌟 Central hub: Main design surrounded by variations
📊 Linear flow: User journey laid out left-to-right
🎯 Focused clusters: Related features grouped together
📈 Evolution chains: Design iterations in sequence
🔀 Comparison grids: Alternatives side-by-side

Dynamic content organization:

Auto-Grouping

Figr suggests logical groupings:

By feature: Login flows, dashboard components
By stage: Wireframes, high-fidelity, final
By device: Mobile, tablet, desktop versions
By user type: Admin interfaces, user views

Manual Organization

Custom spatial relationships:

Proximity grouping: Related items close together
Path connections: Flow lines between screens
Color coding: Visual project organization
Size relationships: Importance through scale

Collaborative Canvas Features

Real-Time Collaboration

Multiple people, one canvas:

Collaboration indicators:

👤 User cursors: See where teammates are working
✏️ Edit indicators: Real-time design changes
💬 Comment threads: Contextual discussions
📍 Anchor points: Shared reference locations
🔒 Edit locks: Prevent simultaneous editing conflicts

Workspace Sharing

Flexible access control:

Team Workspaces
Personal Areas
Guest Access

Shared project canvas:
- All team members have access
- Real-time synchronization
- Shared navigation and bookmarks
- Collaborative organization

Individual work zones:
- Private exploration space
- Personal design iterations
- Individual note-taking
- Custom organization

External collaboration:
- Time-limited access
- View-only or comment permissions
- Specific area restrictions
- Watermarked exports

Async Collaboration

Work across time zones:

Handoff features:
📝 Progress notes: "Working on mobile version next"
📍 Focus areas: "Review this section when you're online"
⏰ Status updates: "Ready for review", "Work in progress"
🔄 Change highlights: "See what changed since yesterday"

Canvas Performance

Intelligent Rendering
Large Project Handling
Offline Capabilities

Performance optimization techniques:

Viewport-based rendering:
- Only render visible content
- Progressive detail loading
- Adaptive quality based on zoom
- Background pre-loading

Content optimization:
- Vector graphics when possible
- Automatic image compression
- Efficient font rendering
- Smart caching strategies

Work without internet:

Offline features:
✅ Local canvas caching
✅ Design editing without connection
✅ Automatic sync when reconnected
✅ Conflict resolution for team changes
✅ Progressive loading of external assets

Canvas Customization

Grid and Guides

Alignment and structure tools:

Flexible Grid System

Grid options:
- 8px, 12px, 16px base units
- Custom grid sizing
- Responsive breakpoint guides
- Component-based grids
- Snap-to-grid behavior

Smart Guides

Dynamic alignment:
- Element alignment suggestions
- Spacing consistency helpers
- Typography baseline grids
- Component boundary guides

Canvas Appearance

Customize your workspace:

Appearance options:
Background: Light, dark, custom colors
Grid visibility: Always, on zoom, hidden
Element outlines: Hover only, always visible
Animation: Full, reduced, minimal
Density: Compact, comfortable, spacious

Workflow Optimization

Adapt canvas to your process:

Design Process
Team Role

Wireframing: Large grid, low fidelity mode
Visual design: Pixel grid, high fidelity
Prototyping: Connection guides, flow mode
Review: Clean view, comment highlights

Designer: Full editing, detailed views
PM: Overview mode, comment focus
Developer: Component view, spec mode
Stakeholder: Presentation mode, guided tour

Advanced Canvas Features

Version Branching

Explore alternatives without losing work:

Create design branches for experimentation
Merge successful concepts back to main
Compare different approaches side-by-side
Maintain design history and decision points

Presentation Mode

Transform canvas into presentation:

Auto-generate slide sequences from canvas areas
Guided tours through design evolution
Stakeholder-friendly navigation
Export presentation-ready materials

Canvas Best Practices

Organization Strategy

Keep your canvas navigable:

✅ Use consistent spatial relationships
✅ Group related concepts together
✅ Leave breathing room between major sections
✅ Create clear pathways through content
✅ Use landmarks for easy navigation

Collaboration Etiquette

Work well with others:

✅ Communicate your current focus area
✅ Use shared bookmarks for important locations
✅ Leave clear notes about work in progress
✅ Respect others' workspace organization
✅ Clean up experimental work regularly

Learn About Design Organization

Discover how to organize your iterations and design evolution effectively within the infinite canvas.Organizing Iterations →

How to Begin?

Canvas

Inputs and Research

Product Intelligence

Export and Share

Security & Legal

Infinite Workspace

Infinite Workspace

Canvas Philosophy

Traditional Tools

Figr's Infinite Canvas

Canvas Navigation

Spatial Organization

Exploration Zone

Development Zone

Archive Zone

Collaborative Canvas Features

Canvas Performance

Content Streaming

Detail Levels

Canvas Customization

Advanced Canvas Features

Version Branching

Presentation Mode

Canvas Best Practices

Learn About Design Organization

​Infinite Workspace

​Canvas Philosophy

Traditional Tools

Figr's Infinite Canvas

​Canvas Navigation

​Spatial Organization

Exploration Zone

Development Zone

Archive Zone

​Collaborative Canvas Features

​Canvas Performance

Content Streaming

Detail Levels

​Canvas Customization

​Advanced Canvas Features

Version Branching

Presentation Mode

​Canvas Best Practices

Learn About Design Organization

Infinite Workspace

Canvas Philosophy

Canvas Navigation

Spatial Organization

Collaborative Canvas Features

Canvas Performance

Canvas Customization

Advanced Canvas Features

Canvas Best Practices