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Designing and Prototyping Interfaces with Figma - Second Edition

By : Fabio Staiano
Book Image

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

Finding useful resources

Now that you know how to find and copy files from the Figma Community for personal use, let’s take a look at exactly which resources you might be interested in most. Since you’ve seen how easy it is to share in the Figma Community, you’ll find a wealth of resources available. However, it can be tricky to distinguish the good from the not-so-good. In this section, we’ll explore some helpful resources to guide you through this valuable but potentially confusing landscape.

UI kits and design systems

Speaking of the most useful resources to be found in the Figma Community, the first we should mention is the numerous UI kits and design systems created by professionals, large companies, or well-known brands. Using these files, you can start designing a new project but not from scratch, speeding up and simplifying the initial process. This can be done in two ways. First, you can find those files that are real starter kits, consisting...