How to Create Error States in Figma
StateBuilder generates error state variants with proper visual treatment: red borders, error icons, and message placement.
The Problem
Error states are designed inconsistently or forgotten entirely
- Each form field needs validation error styling
- API errors need user-friendly messaging
- Error patterns differ across components
- Developers improvise when error designs are missing
Step-by-Step Solution
How to Create Error States in Figma
1
Select input or component
Select the form field, card, or component that needs an error state. StateBuilder works with any component type.
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Pro tip: Apply to your base input component to propagate errors to all variants.
2
Configure error styling
Define error visual rules: border color, background tint, icon placement, and error message position.
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Pro tip: Use your design system error color token for consistency.
3
Generate variants
StateBuilder creates the Error variant with all visual changes applied. Add sample error messages for context.
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Pro tip: Create both field-level and form-level error patterns.
Why Use StateBuilder?
Consistent error visual treatment
Proper error message placement
Works with any input type
Matches design token colors
Complete validation specs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Create Error States in Figma
What error styles can I apply?
Border color, background tint, error icon (inline or adjacent), shake animation notation, and error message text styling.
Should error messages be inside the component?
Best practice is to show error messages below the field. StateBuilder supports inline and external message placement.
How do I handle multiple errors?
Create variants for single-error and multiple-error states. Use boolean properties to control error message visibility.
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