Using Figma for OKRs (Objectives & Key Results)
Browser-based with no installation required — runs on any OS and enables instant sharing via URL, removing friction for cross-functional collaboration with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders. When combined with OKRs (Objectives & Key Results), this makes Figma a strong candidate for teams who want a structured, repeatable workflow without sacrificing flexibility. OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) works best in Figma when you leverage its core workflow features to implement the framework's key practices directly in the tool your team already lives in.
OKRs link team and individual goals to company strategy through a hierarchical Objectives and Key Results structure. They are typically set quarterly and reviewed weekly.
How to set up OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) in Figma
Set up your OKR hierarchy
In Figma, create a top-level project named "OKRs — Q[X] [Year]". Use parent tasks for Objectives and child tasks for Key Results. Use task descriptions to track current vs target values for each Key Result.
Link team work to Key Results
Use a label or custom field in Figma to tag every task and project with the Key Result it contributes to. Run a monthly audit: what percentage of work in progress is connected to a Key Result? Unconnected work is a sign of strategic drift.
Configure weekly check-ins
Create a recurring task in Figma named "OKR Weekly Update" assigned to each Key Result owner. Establish a Friday norm: update current progress and confidence before the weekend so the leadership team has a weekend read.
Run quarterly reviews and set next cycle
At quarter end, mark each Key Result as Achieved / Missed / Exceeded in Figma. Record a brief "lessons learned" note on each Objective. Archive the quarter's OKR project and create the next quarter's structure using the previous one as a template.
Which Figma features matter for OKRs (Objectives & Key Results)
Figma has 0 of 2 core OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) features natively.