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What does it do?

  • User Interface Design
  • Prototyping
  • Design Collaboration
  • Design Systems
  • Online Whiteboarding

How is it used?

  • Web app for real-time collaborative design and prototyping.
  • 1. Co-create in one space
  • 2. Prototype creation
  • 3. Dev mode for devs
  • 4. Design systems support
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Who is it good for?

  • Graphic Designers
  • Product Managers
  • UI/UX Designers
  • Front-End Developers
  • Web Designers

Details & Features

  • Made By

    Figma
  • Released On

    2012-09-22

Figma is a collaborative interface design tool that enables teams to design, prototype, and develop digital products in real-time. This web-based application allows designers, developers, and stakeholders to work together seamlessly from any location, streamlining the entire product development process.

Key features:

- Real-time Collaboration: Allows multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously, enhancing team efficiency and visibility.
- Prototype Creation: Enables users to build realistic, interactive prototypes for early testing and feedback.
- Dev Mode: Bridges the gap between design and development by providing tools to translate designs into code accurately.
- Design Systems: Supports the creation and management of design systems with reusable assets, standardized components, and variables.
- FigJam: An integrated online whiteboard for team collaboration beyond the design phase, facilitating various team activities.

How it works:

1. Access Figma through any modern web browser.
2. Use the intuitive interface to create designs with drag-and-drop functionality.
3. Collaborate in real-time with team members on projects.
4. Create prototypes and share designs instantly.
5. Utilize Dev Mode to translate designs into code.

Integrations:

Figma integrates with various tools and platforms, including project management tools, developer utilities, and communication platforms.

Use of AI:

Figma incorporates generative artificial intelligence to enhance design and prototyping capabilities, potentially automating repetitive tasks, suggesting design improvements, and generating code from designs.

Target users:

- Individual designers
- Development teams
- Organizations seeking collaborative design solutions

How to access:

Figma is available as a web application, accessible through modern web browsers without requiring software installation.

  • Supported ecosystems
    Figma, iOS, Apple, Google, Android, Figma, Slack, Google, GitHub, iOS, Apple, Android
  • What does it do?
    User Interface Design, Prototyping, Design Collaboration, Design Systems, Online Whiteboarding
  • Who is it good for?
    Graphic Designers, Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Front-End Developers, Web Designers

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