What is Figma?
Figma is a product design platform made by Figma for designers, developers, and product teams. It combines interface design, interactive prototyping, shared design libraries, and developer handoff tools.
Key features
- Interface design editor and auto layout
- Interactive prototypes
- Reusable components and team libraries
- Dev Mode inspection
- AI-assisted design tools
Best for
- Designing application interfaces
- Prototyping user journeys
- Sharing design systems with development teams
Strengths
- Combines design, prototyping, and developer handoff
- Supports reusable design systems
Watch-outs
- Starter offers limited product access
- Some capabilities require specific paid seat types
- AI usage is credit-limited
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