Figma to Next.js & React.js: Step-by-Step SaaS Landing Page Development

Converting Figma designs to Next.js and React.js requires a systematic approach. This guide covers the complete process from design handoff to production-ready SaaS landing pages in 2025.

Why Convert Figma to Next.js + React.js?

Performance: Next.js offers server-side rendering, automatic code splitting, and optimized production builds.

SEO Benefits: SSR improves search engine visibility and Core Web Vitals scores.

Developer Experience: React component architecture matches modern design systems.

Scalability: Component-based structure supports growth and maintenance.

Pre-Conversion Checklist

Design Review:

• All design files organized and labeled
• Design system/component library documented
• Responsive breakpoints defined
• Assets exported (images, icons, fonts)
• Color palette and typography specified
• Interactive states and animations documented

Technical Setup:

• Next.js project initialized
• Tailwind CSS or CSS-in-JS configured
• Figma API access (if using automation)
• Development environment ready

Step-by-Step Conversion Process

1. Design Analysis & Planning (30 minutes)

Review Figma File:

• Identify reusable components (buttons, cards, forms)
• Note layout patterns (grids, flexbox structures)
• Document spacing and sizing systems
• List all required assets

Component Breakdown: Create a component hierarchy:

LandingPage
├── Header
│   ├── Logo
│   ├── Navigation
│   └── CTA Button
├── Hero
│   ├── Heading
│   ├── Subheading
│   └── CTA Buttons
├── Features
│   └── FeatureCard (x3)
└── Footer

2. Asset Extraction (15 minutes)

Export Assets:

• Images: PNG/WebP format, @2x for retina
• Icons: SVG format preferred
• Fonts: Download web fonts (Google Fonts, custom)
• Colors: Copy hex values to theme config

Figma Tips:

• Use "Export" panel for batch exports
• Export SVGs with "Outline stroke" for icons
• Use "Copy as CSS" for styles

3. Project Setup (20 minutes)

Initialize Next.js:

npx create-next-app@latest saas-landing
cd saas-landing

Install Dependencies:

npm install tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer
npx tailwindcss init -p

Configure Tailwind:

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  content: [
    './src/**/*.{js,ts,jsx,tsx}',
  ],
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        // Add Figma color palette
        primary: '#your-color',
      },
      fontFamily: {
        // Add Figma fonts
        sans: ['Inter', 'sans-serif'],
      },
    },
  },
}

4. Component Development (2-4 hours)

Create Component Structure:

components/
├── layout/
│   ├── Header.tsx
│   └── Footer.tsx
├── sections/
│   ├── Hero.tsx
│   ├── Features.tsx
│   └── Pricing.tsx
└── ui/
    ├── Button.tsx
    ├── Card.tsx
    └── Input.tsx

Example: Button Component

// components/ui/Button.tsx
interface ButtonProps {
  children: React.ReactNode;
  variant?: 'primary' | 'secondary';
  size?: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg';
  onClick?: () => void;
}

export default function Button({ 
  children, 
  variant = 'primary', 
  size = 'md',
  onClick 
}: ButtonProps) {
  return (
    <button
      onClick={onClick}
      className={`
        rounded-lg font-semibold transition-colors
        ${variant === 'primary' ? 'bg-blue-600 text-white hover:bg-blue-700' : 'bg-gray-200 text-gray-900 hover:bg-gray-300'}
        ${size === 'sm' ? 'px-4 py-2 text-sm' : size === 'md' ? 'px-6 py-3' : 'px-8 py-4 text-lg'}
      `}
    >
      {children}
    </button>
  );
}

Example: Hero Section

// components/sections/Hero.tsx
import Button from '@/components/ui/Button';
import Image from 'next/image';

export default function Hero() {
  return (
    <section className="container mx-auto px-4 py-20">
      <div className="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12 items-center">
        <div>
          <h1 className="text-5xl font-bold mb-4">
            Build Better SaaS Products
          </h1>
          <p className="text-xl text-gray-600 mb-8">
            Launch faster with our complete platform
          </p>
          <div className="flex gap-4">
            <Button variant="primary">Get Started</Button>
            <Button variant="secondary">Learn More</Button>
          </div>
        </div>
        <div>
          <Image
            src="/hero-image.png"
            alt="SaaS Product"
            width={600}
            height={400}
            priority
          />
        </div>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
}

5. Responsive Design Implementation

Mobile-First Approach:

// Use Tailwind responsive classes
<div className="
  grid 
  grid-cols-1 
  md:grid-cols-2 
  lg:grid-cols-3 
  gap-6
">
  {/* Content */}
</div>

Breakpoints:

• Mobile: < 768px
• Tablet: 768px - 1024px
• Desktop: > 1024px

Test Responsiveness:

• Use Chrome DevTools device emulation
• Test on real devices
• Verify touch targets (min 44x44px)

6. Next.js Optimization

Image Optimization:

import Image from 'next/image';

<Image
  src="/hero.jpg"
  alt="Description"
  width={1200}
  height={630}
  priority // For above-the-fold images
  placeholder="blur"
/>

Font Optimization:

// app/layout.tsx
import { Inter } from 'next/font/google';

const inter = Inter({ subsets: ['latin'] });

export default function RootLayout({ children }) {
  return (
    <html lang="en" className={inter.className}>
      <body>{children}</body>
    </html>
  );
}

SEO Metadata:

// app/page.tsx
export const metadata = {
  title: 'Your SaaS Product',
  description: 'Product description',
};

7. Interactive Elements

Animations (Framer Motion):

npm install framer-motion

import { motion } from 'framer-motion';

<motion.div
  initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
  animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
  transition={{ duration: 0.5 }}
>
  Content
</motion.div>

Form Handling:

'use client';

import { useState } from 'react';

export default function ContactForm() {
  const [email, setEmail] = useState('');

  const handleSubmit = (e) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    // Handle form submission
  };

  return (
    <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
      <input
        type="email"
        value={email}
        onChange={(e) => setEmail(e.target.value)}
        className="border rounded px-4 py-2"
      />
      <button type="submit">Submit</button>
    </form>
  );
}

Best Practices

Component Reusability:

• Create atomic components (Button, Input, Card)
• Build composite components from atoms
• Use props for customization

Code Organization:

• Keep components small and focused
• Use TypeScript for type safety
• Follow consistent naming conventions

Performance:

• Use Next.js Image component
• Implement code splitting
• Lazy load below-the-fold content
• Optimize bundle size

Accessibility:

• Use semantic HTML
• Add ARIA labels where needed
• Ensure keyboard navigation
• Test with screen readers

Common Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Pixel-Perfect Matching

• Use Figma Dev Mode for exact measurements
• Create design tokens for spacing/sizing
• Use browser extensions (Figma to CSS)

Challenge: Complex Animations

• Use Framer Motion for animations
• Match Figma animation timing/easing
• Test performance impact

Challenge: Responsive Breakpoints

• Define breakpoints early
• Use Tailwind's responsive utilities
• Test on multiple devices

Challenge: Font Rendering

• Use web-safe fonts or self-host
• Match font weights exactly
• Test font loading performance

Tools & Resources

Design Handoff:

• Figma Dev Mode
• Figma to CSS plugins
• Zeplin (alternative)

Development:

• Next.js Documentation
• React Documentation
• Tailwind CSS Docs

Testing:

• Chrome DevTools
• Lighthouse
• Responsive Design Mode

Conversion Checklist

Design:

• All components identified
• Assets exported
• Design system documented
• Responsive breakpoints defined

Development:

• Next.js project setup
• Components created
• Responsive design implemented
• Images optimized
• SEO metadata added

Testing:

• Cross-browser testing
• Mobile responsiveness
• Performance optimization
• Accessibility audit

Deployment:

• Production build tested
• Environment variables configured
• Analytics integrated
• Error tracking setup

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Next Steps:

1. Analyze your Figma design
2. Set up Next.js project
3. Build component library
4. Implement responsive design
5. Optimize for production

Transform your designs into high-performance SaaS landing pages.