What is Figma?
As we discussed earlier, Figma is a browser based UI and UX creation application with design, prototyping and code generation tools. Figma also comes with its desktop application but firstly, it is known for its browser compatible seamless experience and secondly, the principles behind the desktop app remains the same – it provides the same experience and still uses network connection rather than locally downloading all the tools, basically it remains an online app in both the cases.
Figma is not just the most used UI/UX design tool, it is also the highest rated among all UI/UX design tools. Figma is moving from being used for rapid prototyping and designing to a general design tools. Designers are not just using Figma. Figma is really a game changing tool for UI/UX design.
Benefits of using Figma for UI/UX Design
Figma is an interface design software used at multiple stages of UI/UX design like creating prototypes, Graphic design, presentations, converting design into code and more. It is currently the industry leader and first choice to create collaborative designs. While there are many alternatives to Figma, there is no UI/UX design tool that can be a proper replacement for Figma, specially for creating industry-level collaborative interfaces and design.
In simpler words, Figma is a browser-based UI and UX creation application with design, prototyping and code generation tools. Here in this article, we will discuss why should one choose Figma over it’s other alternatives and what are it’s key benefits. But before that, let’s discuss the basics first.