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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

Exploring the welcome screen

Whenever you open Figma, the first thing you see is the file browser. This is your personal hub with a huge amount of information and functions. It may take some time to learn everything that is presented on this screen, but at the end of this section, you'll know all about its functionalities.

Figure 1.7: Welcome screen

Recents

If you have already used Figma before or you have just transferred some files from another tool, you'll see all of your most recent Figma and FigJam files. If you are just starting Figma for the first time, you may be confused by some files already appearing there. Don't worry, no one hacked your account; those are simply some pre-existing example files provided by Figma itself.As a rule of thumb, Recents in the left sidebar shows you all the files and prototypes that you've recently opened or edited. This area includes files and prototypes from your drafts, teams, and any files you opened. You can only see recent...