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Designing and Prototyping Interfaces with Figma - Second Edition

By : Fabio Staiano
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Designing and Prototyping Interfaces with Figma - Second Edition

By: Fabio Staiano

Overview of this book

Are you a UI/UX designer eager to learn the art of creating compelling interfaces using Figma? Look no further! The highly anticipated new edition is here to transform your creative journey. Explore Figma's latest features and delve into the power of variables and conditional Prototyping. Get ready to transform your static designs into dynamic, interactive prototypes, offering users and stakeholders an immersive experience. Stay at the forefront of design innovation with insights into integrating AI capabilities and optimizing your workflow with the latest Figma plugins. With user-centric design at its core, this book guides you through mastering design thinking, enabling you to tackle complex design challenges with ease. One unique aspect of this edition is its focus on effective communication. Learn how to convey your design vision clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. In the rapidly changing world of UI/UX design, iteration is key. This book will teach you how to gather user feedback and iterate on your designs by creating interactive prototypes. Whether you're new to Figma or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to create captivating interfaces, fosters creativity and problem-solving, and makes you an indispensable, forward-thinking designer.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1 Introduction to Figma and FigJam
6
Part 2 Exploring Components, Styles, and Variants
11
Part 3 Prototyping and Sharing
17
Other Books You May Enjoy
18
Index

Working with feedback and reviews

At this point, you have gone through the main stages of the design workflow. Our interface is designed, interactive, shareable, and completely ready for the stage of user testing, review, and comparison. However, collecting feedback is a very important part of a designer’s job, and you should take it seriously. Other people may see and appreciate your design in a different way, often unexpectedly, so it can be challenging at times. It is also very important to know how to analyze comments and see what is behind them – such as a simple note about the style or a whole UX case. So, don’t be afraid to ask the right questions, respond, empathize with user needs, and try to take criticism as an opportunity to look at your work from a different perspective and possibly make it better. It can be overwhelming at first but don’t worry, it all comes with experience. Plus, Figma can help you make collaboration and communication with...