--- title: "Designing a desk in Figma, from pixels to planks." excerpt: "I needed a desk, I wanted to design and build it myself. I thought about using Sketch Up but remember the learning curve was a bit steep, also thought about Spline 3D but instead, I ended up using Figma. A bad choice, but the quickest way to get it done." slug: "designing-a-desk-in-figma-from-pixels-to-planks" date: "2025-02-16" category: "Case Study" tags: ["Design", "Figma", "Wood"] author: "Sébastien" image: "/blog/desk/article.png" bgFormat: "dark:bg-indigo-950 bg-indigo-50" imageFormat: "" cardFormat: "" status: "published" readingTime: "10 min" --- import { Image } from "next/image"; import { ImageComparison, ImageComparisonImage, ImageComparisonSlider } from "@/components/ui/image-comparison"; import { Lens } from "@/components/magicui/lens"; # Designing a desk in Figma, from pixels to planks. I needed a desk, I wanted to design and build it myself. I thought about using Sketch Up but remember the learning curve was a bit steep, also thought about Spline 3D but instead, I ended up using Figma. A bad choice, but the quickest way to get it done. ## Step 1. Drawing inspiration From Pinterest, what else?

## Step 2. Basic wireframe

Like, very basic.

## Step 3. Specs and features New features: hidden cable management, plant pot, coffee cup holder… design

Stand design.

Full specs. (I know it's pretty impressive.)

## Step 4. Getting perspective, colors, and texture. Starting to feel right. design

Homemade perspective. (It shows a bit.)

Adding texture.

Testing some colors. I normally love green, but nay.

## Step 5. Out of Figma. Into wood and drills.

Chose 2 great oak wood planks at Leroy Merlin and also a bunch of 2nd life ♻️ beech planks for the structure at Ikea. Yep I made a desk out of bed slats. And it's now super comfy.