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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

Getting to Know Your Design Environment

In the previous chapter, you discovered the basic concepts of the UX process, like moodboarding, personas, and flows, which are without a doubt an essential part of any design project. As you work, it’s best to keep all research results, analysis data, and other attributes nearby so you can always check if you’re on your planned design path. Remember that the usability and clarity of your final user interface will directly depend on the quality of your UX work.

However, creating a user interface is also a tricky and time-consuming part of design work. You might have done some excellent research and collected enough relevant data, but your actual design work may not always be smooth and easy. In real life, anything can happen – maybe the chosen style will not be approved by the customer, or maybe your team will decide to add a tablet version of your product. This book cannot anticipate all the challenges a designer might...