Datasets are the groups of related content that are either custom or generic. You need datasets in order to have data to populate your designs with. You’ll use them to insert and link specific data to your Figma layers.

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How to add your first dataset

1. Go to Data explorer

Click “Add new dataset” to get started.

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2. Select which dataset to import

Select the type of dataset you want to add: your own existing content, AI-generated content, or one of our presets of generic content.

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3. Apply the data to your designs

Once you’ve added your first dataset, you can start applying the data to specific layers in your designs.

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4. Next, create a mapping

Or, once you have your first dataset, set up Mappings to apply data to multiple layers at once, and to re-use in designs over and over again.


Types of datasets

Existing custom content