Design a set of reusable assets in Figma — slide templates, graphics, signage, and other event materials — that anyone can use to put together a WordPress meetupMeetup All local/regional gatherings that are officially a part of the WordPress world but are not WordCamps are organized through https://www.meetup.com/. A meetup is typically a chance for local WordPress users to get together and share new ideas and seek help from one another. Searching for ‘WordPress’ on meetup.com will help you find options in your area. or WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They’re one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more.. Your work gives organizers a polished starting point without needing design skills, and lets them easily swap in their own details.
- Reference: WordPress style guide — colors, typography, and brand foundations
- Connect: Join #community-events on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ and introduce yourself
Steps
- Set up Figma. Create a free Figma account if you don’t have one.
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Pitch your idea. Post in #community-events to introduce yourself and share what assets you’re planning to design (for example: slide deck template, event signage, social graphics, badge). Get a thumbs up before you start so you’re not duplicating existing work.
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Start designing. Create a new Figma file in your personal drafts. Use the WordPress style guide for colors and typography. If you need to include the WordPress logo, use only the official W Mark or Simplified version in BaseGray or White — download them from the WordPress graphics and logos page. Do not alter the logo or use it as part of new branding.
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Make it reusable. Design your assets as templates — use placeholder text and images so organizers can easily swap in their own event name, location, date, and photos.
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Get feedback. Share an early draft in #community-events before finalizing. TagTag Tag is one of the pre-defined taxonomies in WordPress. Users can add tags to their WordPress posts along with categories. However, while a category may cover a broad range of topics, tags are smaller in scope and focused to specific topics. Think of them as keywords used for topics discussed in a particular post. your message with the event type (meetup or WordCamp) and list what’s included.
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Share your final kit. Export your assets as SVG or PNG. Set your Figma file to public view so anyone can open and duplicate it. Share the Figma link and exported files in #community-events.
Contribution checklist
- Assets follow the WordPress style guide for colors and typography
- WordPress logo usage is limited to the official W Mark or Simplified version, unaltered
- Templates use placeholder text and images so details can be swapped out
- Figma file is set to public view and can be duplicated by anyone
- Figma link and exported files shared in #community-events
What happens next
The community team will review your kit in #community-events. If you don’t hear back within a week, follow up in the channel or try #community.
Once approved, your kit can be added to the Design Assets section of the WordCamp organizer handbook alongside existing resources like the WordCamp badge templates — making it available to every organizer running a meetup or WordCamp.
From here you can expand the kit with more asset types, or explore other Design pathways.
Help
Stuck? Check the getting help guide, then ask in #community-events or #community on Slack.
Further reading:
– WordPress graphics and logos — official logo downloads and approved versions
– WordCamp organizer handbook: helpful documents and templates — where approved design assets are listed
– Tools: Figma — overview of how WordPress uses Figma
– Video Thumbnail Generator — example of a community Figma design resource
– Figma Help Center — tutorials for getting started with Figma
