Figma
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
Who is it good for?
- Graphic Designers
- Product Managers
- UI/UX Designers
- Front-End Developers
- Web Designers
Details & Features
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Made By
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Released On
2012-10-24
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.
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Supported ecosystemsFigma, iOS, Apple, Google, Android, Figma, Slack, Google, GitHub, iOS, Apple, Android
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What does it do?User Interface Design, Prototyping, Design Collaboration, Design Systems, Online Whiteboarding
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Who is it good for?Graphic Designers, Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Front-End Developers, Web Designers