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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

Applying auto layout to our interface

As you apply the concepts learned in this chapter to a couple of screens in our interface, remember that step-by-step instructions are not just for following but also for understanding and analyzing the impact of each action. This part of the chapter focuses on working with the Hi-Fi page, where you’ll learn the best practices for auto layout. Let’s dive straight into applying auto layout to your interface, enhancing your practical skills in creating responsive and well-structured designs.

Shaping a button

For now, your Hi-Fi page contains only four wireframed views. This page will showcase the actual polished layouts that will be handed off for development. In this phase, precision and organization are key, both for your workflow and for the developers who will work with your designs. As you embark on this task, remember to apply all that you have learned so far. You’ll begin by focusing on the simplest elements,...