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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

Switching to Dev Mode

Dev Mode stands as an evolved platform designed for the seasoned developer. It’s a sophisticated yet intuitive environment, now fully integrated into Figma’s suite of tools. This feature-rich space is tailored to enhance the developer’s workflow, and it’s accessible through Pro and higher-tier subscriptions or available as an individual offering for developers.

Making the switch to this mode is as simple as a single click. Just glide your cursor to the top bar of your Figma interface, and there, on the right, awaits the Dev Mode toggle (or press Shift + D), as you see below:

Figure 11.6 – Switching to Dev Mode

Starting now, your interface will look a bit different, all with the benefit of making handover easier. Your toolbar has been simplified, keeping only the most important tools for selection and comments. The left panel has been divided vertically, displaying all the frames and sections marked as Ready...