Create An Interactive Search Bar & Button: Figma Tutorial

How to Create an Interactive Search Button in Figma

1. Create a New Component:

   • Start by creating a new component in Figma for the interactive search button.
   • Add an icon for search and a close button to the component.

2. Design the Search Header:

   • Add text that says "Search" to the component.
   • Surround the component with a container to house the search results.

3. Design the Search Box:

   • Add a search box inside the container.
   • Adjust the size of the search box to about 16px and make it a single line.

4. Design the Search Blinker:

   • Reduce the opacity of the search blinker to 1.
   • Set an interaction to change its variant after a one-second delay.

5. Position the Search Blinker:

   • Drag the search blinker into the search header.
   • Adjust the position of the search blinker within the container.

6. Set Fixed Layout and Padding:

   • Set the layout of the container to fixed with a width of 350px.
   • Add padding to the container for spacing.

7. Create Search Results:

   • Duplicate the search results to showcase different search options.
   • Ensure the content is within the container and set the opacity to 20.

8. Create Variants:

   • Turn the search results into a component.
   • Add a variant called "open bar" for the expanded search bar state.

9. Adjust Spacing and Text:

   • Align the elements symmetrically within the search bar.
   • Set a placeholder text for the search box.

10. Apply Drop Shadow Consistency:

    • Create a style called "search shadow" for consistent drop shadows.
    • Ensure all elements use the same drop shadow style.

11. Design the Icon Button:

    • Set the search header to transition from fill to fixed layout.
    • Adjust the size of the icon button to 44x44 and hide the search blinker.

12. Add Animation:

    • Prototype the animation for the search bar to slide in and scale.
    • Create an interim state for the search bar transition.

13. Implement Close Button Functionality:

    • Set up a Smart Animate interaction for the close button.
    • Create an interim state for the search bar to collapse back.

14. Finalize the Design:

    • Add a gradient background to the search bar.
    • Test the functionality by clicking the search button and closing it.

15. Review and Adjust Constraints:

    • Ensure the constraints are set correctly for the search button.
    • Test the search button functionality by clicking, typing, and closing.

16. Completion:

    • Once you have tested and finalized the interactive search button, you can use it in your design projects.

By following these steps, you can create an interactive search button in Figma with expandable search functionality and animated transitions.