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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

What is Figma?

You may have already heard about Figma, a powerful real-time collaborative tool known for its versatility in the design community. If you're new to this tool, get ready to learn what Figma is and what you need to know before using it.

Figure 1.1: Figma's icon

One of the most remarkable advantages of Figma lies in its accessibility. With the starter plan, you can use the majority of the tool's features without incurring any costs; all you need to do is go to figma.com and create a personal account. You can download the Figma desktop app on your computer, but it also runs just as well in a modern web browser, allowing you to use it on any operating system: Windows, Mac, Linux, or even ChromeOS. Since Figma is cloud-based, you need to be connected to the internet to keep the auto-saved changes in your file. However, if you lose your internet connection and continue working, Figma will store every edit in your local cache. So, once you are back online, all...