Stuart Williams
Contract/Freelance Senior UI & UX Designer. Conversion design powerhouse with 10 years experience. Design mentor and leader.
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A small note on Figma design systems! 🚀 The importance of an organised design system is the main point of call for each project I work on in Figma, with the availability of client budget and time.After working with lululemon last year (a total pleasure, thank you James Kirkup for introducing) on a new design system for their UK arm, I wanted to share some tips based on the methods that I engaged.1. Without a system, the team can't enjoy the fruits of their labour. Systems can help branding visually communicate with marketing on a granular level, to user interface and so on - all through a click of a button.2. We underestimate the power of including all the digital touchpoints and assume that Figma is only a web design tool. It's so much more! I integrated email marketing and other touchpoints to keep the communication open between components.3. Component libraries are the strongest method of ensuring the first two points work together as one. My detailed approach (and something I regularly mentor designers to engage in) helps curate and build an organised system for any team member to 1) understand, 2) maintain and 3) build upon with ease after my handover. After all, what good is a system if only one person can understand it? 🤷♂️ If you'd like me to help your business/project/personal process reach maximum Figma organisational capacity, you can book a meeting via my Calendly (in profile).Have a great week! 🙌 #figma #figmatips
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Quick tips on why Figma design systems curate the conversation between the various touchpoints and departments within a business.Reach out for further info! 🚀
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Andrijana Mrkela
Co-founder and Lead UI/UX Designer at Northwest Agency
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🚀 6 Must-Have Figma Plugins 🚀Each of us has our favorite Figma plugins that make our job easier, faster, and more streamlined. Here are my top picks that enhance productivity and improve workflow efficiency.🔹 Foundation: Color Generator - https://bit.ly/3VoQGaLA handy toolkit for quickly creating color palettes using modern Design Systems as a guide. With Foundation: Color Generator you can:Create cohesive color schemes based on Material, Orbit, Atlassian, or Ant Design systems.Get accessibility information and ensure that the generated color scheme complies with accessibility standards.Quickly generate tokens and styles with one click, reducing the time spent on manual work.🔹 Contrast - https://bit.ly/4b8d1ziThis tool keeps accessibility top of mind. You can select an entire page/screen and run checks for both AA and AAA compliance levels.🔹 Attention Insight - https://bit.ly/3KEuBjlInstantly predict user focus with AI to improve design performance, ensure CTA visibility, conduct A/B tests, and enhance user experience based on data before publishing.🔹 Remove BG - https://bit.ly/4el9EHRAs the name suggests, Remove BG allows you to remove backgrounds from images with a single click. It’s perfect for eCommerce projects.🔹 Map Maker - https://bit.ly/3yRXhTmQuickly create a Google Map inside Figma. Simply select a shape, enter an address, and get an instant styled map. You can even apply Snazzy Maps styles.🔹 Find and Replace Colors (FRC) - https://bit.ly/3z0diqBPerfect for quickly finding and replacing colors to unify designs. It’s ideal for aligning complex illustrations with a design system, managing over 50 gradients with the same colors but varying opacities and angles in just a few clicks.What else would you add? Your feedback and suggestions can help others improve their design processes too.Let’s discuss in the comments below!#figma #designtools #productivity #designefficiency #figmaplugins #colorgenerator #contrast #attentioninsight #removeBG #mapmaker #findandreplacecolors
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Ayush Ranjan
ASE@TCS || GSSoC'24 || DSA || LEETCODE ||(HTML,CSS,JavaScript,Node.Js,React.Js)|| FrontEnd Developer
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Creating my first website design on Figma was a thrilling adventure! Here's a colourful journey:🌟 Inspiration and Conceptualization: Embarked on the design journey with research and brainstorming to create a website tailored to the audience's needs and preferences.🖌️ Wireframing and Prototyping: Sketched rough wireframes to lay out the website's structure and flow. Then, brought them to life with interactive prototypes to visualize the user experience.🎨 Visual Design: Leveraged Figma's tools to craft a stunning visual identity, including colour palettes, typography, and imagery, aligning with the brand's essence.🤝 Collaboration and Feedback: Engaged stakeholders and team members through Figma's collaborative features, ensuring everyone was on the same page and refining the design based on valuable feedback.📱 Responsive Design: Ensured the website was adaptable across devices by designing responsive layouts for seamless experiences on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.🔍 Prototype Testing: Conducted thorough usability testing to fine-tune the design and enhance user experience, simulating interactions and addressing any usability concerns.🚀 Handoff and Implementation: Used Figma's design handoff feature to streamline the transition from design to development, providing specifications and assets for a smooth implementation process.Designing on Figma was an enriching experience, empowering me to transform ideas into vibrant realities with efficiency and precision!
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Figma Hunt
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🚀 Excited to share some Figma tips and tricks that have leveled up my product design workflow! 🎨1️⃣ Auto Layout - This feature is a game changer! It allows you to create flexible, responsive layouts for your designs with ease, saving you tons of time. Don’t forget to name your frames and layers clearly to take full advantage of this tool.2️⃣ Components & Styles - Break down your designs into reusable components and use styles for consistency across projects. A well-organized design system is a dream come true! 💫3️⃣ Use Figma plugins - Plugins like Content Reel, Similayer, and Autoflow can massively improve your workflow and save you hours of manual work. Explore the plugin directory to find more gems! 💎4️⃣ Collaboration - One of the best Figma features is real-time collaboration. Share your files with clients and team members to get instant feedback, and collaborate on the same design seamlessly without affecting each other’s work. 🌐5️⃣ Presentation Mode - Impress your clients and stakeholders by presenting your designs in an interactive prototype. Use the built-in prototyping tools to add transitions and animations, making your presentation stand out!I hope you find these tips useful in your design journey! Feel free to share your favorite Figma tips and tricks in the comments below. Let's continue to learn and grow together as a community of designers! 🤝#Figma #ProductDesign #UXDesign #DesignTips For more valuable content related to creative industries, don't forget to visit https://lnkd.in/gYNTGa9p!
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Dalia Hussein
Frontend Developer
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🚀 Elevate Your Figma Game: Tips & Tricks Edition! 🎨💡Hey #DesignSquad! Let's level up our Figma skills with some handy tips and tricks. 🚀 Here are a few gems to supercharge your design workflow:1️⃣ Master Keyboard Shortcuts:Efficiency alert! Learn those keyboard shortcuts to navigate Figma like a pro. Trust me, it's a game-changer. 💻⚡2️⃣ Auto Layout for Responsiveness:Embrace Auto Layout to effortlessly create responsive designs. It's like magic for maintaining consistency across different screen sizes. 📱✨3️⃣ Prototype like a Boss:Did you know you can create interactive prototypes right in Figma? Link frames, add transitions, and showcase your designs in action. Clients love it! 🔄🎬4️⃣ Organize with Frames and Pages:Keep it tidy! Use frames and pages to organize your designs logically. It makes collaboration smoother and your life easier. 📦🗂️5️⃣ Explore Plugins:Figma plugins are a goldmine! From icons to user flows, there's a plugin for everything. Explore and find your favorites to speed up your workflow. 🛠️💼6️⃣ Version History for Peace of Mind:Fear not the accidental click! Figma's version history has your back. Easily roll back to a previous version if needed. 🔄🔍7️⃣ Collaborate Seamlessly:Leverage Figma's real-time collaboration features. Work together with your team, leave comments, and watch your designs come to life collectively. 🤝💬8️⃣ Use Constraints Wisely:Constraints are your design buddies. Understand and use them wisely for scalable and flexible designs. 📏💪9️⃣ Export Assets with Ease:Need to export assets? Figma's got you covered. Learn the export features to save time and ensure your assets are pixel-perfect. 🖼️🚀🔟 Stay Inspired:Last but not least, stay inspired! Follow designers, join Figma communities, and keep exploring new features. The Figma journey is a creative adventure. 🌈✨What are your favorite Figma tips? Share them in the comments, and let's boost our design game together! 🚀💬 #FigmaTips #DesignInspiration #UXDesign #UIDesign #CreativeWorkflow
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Aneeq Aman
🎨✨ Passionate Web & Graphic Designer | Creative Visionary | Expert Video Editor | Transforming Ideas into Visual Masterpieces 🚀🌐
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🚀 Figma Mastery: A Simple Guide to Winning Clients!Hey everyone! 👋 Ever wondered how using Figma can help you impress clients? Here's the scoop in simple terms. 🌐💡1. 🎨 Learn Figma Well:Get good at Figma! 🚀 The better you know Figma, the easier it is to bring your design ideas to life and work smoothly with clients.2. 🌟 Show Your Work:Your portfolio matters! 📂 Display different projects in Figma to show you can handle various design challenges.3. 🤝 Understand What Clients Want:It's not just about design; it's about making clients happy. 🎯 Ask the right questions to really get what they're aiming for.4. 🚀 Make Interactive Designs:Bring ideas to life! 💡 Use Figma to create interactive designs so clients can see and understand your approach.5. 🤝 Work Together in Real-Time:Figma lets you work together online! 🌐 Invite clients to join you during the design process, so they feel part of it.6. 🗣️ Speak Clearly:No design jargon! 🗨️ Talk to clients in a way they get it. Help them see how your designs impact their goals.7. 📱 Designs for All Devices:Works on any device! 📲 Let clients know you can design for phones, tablets, and more using Figma.8. ⏰ Be On Time:Be reliable! ⌛ Use Figma tools to stay on track and deliver on time.9. 🚀 Teach Clients About Figma:Help them out! 📊 If clients don't know Figma, show them how easy it is and why it's great for working together.10. 🔄 Keep Getting Better:Stay ahead! 🚀 Keep learning about Figma and new design trends to stay fresh and offer the best solutions.11. 🌟 Share Happy Stories:Build trust! 🌐 Share stories from happy clients and let them talk to others who had a great experience with you.12. 🔄 Learn from Each Project:Keep getting better! 🔄 After a project, ask clients how it went and use their feedback to do even better next time.Let's make the most of Figma and make clients happy together! 💪✨ #FigmaForEveryone #DesignWins #HappyClients #EasyDesigns
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Maruf Chowdhury
Designer in love with Shopify | Figma | Webflow
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If you’re already skilled in Photoshop or Illustrator, it’s time to add Figma to your toolkit. Here’s why:🎨 Collaboration at its best – Unlike Adobe tools, Figma is web-based, meaning you and your team can work on the same project in real-time, with no need for file transfers.🚀 Speed up your workflow – Figma’s interface is simple yet powerful, letting you prototype and design faster than ever. No more bouncing between apps—everything from wireframes to final UI is in one place.🌍 Cross-platform access – Whether you’re on a Mac, PC, or even using a tablet, Figma works on any device with a browser, making it accessible anywhere.💼 In-demand skill – As businesses go digital, knowing Figma can open doors to UI/UX roles in top companies. It's widely used in the industry, making you more marketable.💡 Perfect for team design – Design systems, libraries, and shared styles in Figma help maintain brand consistency across all projects.Learning Figma isn’t just about mastering another tool. It’s about unlocking new potential, improving your workflow, and preparing for the future of design.Start building your Figma skills today!Book a meeting if you need any support regarding this:https://linktr.ee/marufx------------Hashtags:#Figma #WebDesign #DigitalDesign #UXDesign #UIUX #GraphicDesign #DesignTools #FreelanceDesigner #RemoteWork #CreativeTools #UserExperience #Collaboration #DesignWorkflow #AdobeAlternatives #Maruf
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Syed Ali
Certified AI Marketer | Helping Businesses Achieve 5x Sales using SMM and AI | Sales Expert
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WEBSITES can look more attractive with Figma!Are you looking for a design tool that's both powerful and free? Let me introduce you to Figma – the ultimate platform for designers, teams, and developers.One of the biggest benefits of using Figma is real-time collaboration. You and your team can work on the same design at the same time, no matter where you are. Say goodbye to version control issues and endless email threads.It also has an easy-to-use interface with robust tools that let you create everything from wireframes to high-quality, polished designs.With auto-layout, designing responsive components is a breeze. Figma automatically adjusts your designs for different screen sizes without any extra effort.Sharing your work is just as simple. You can send a link, and anyone can leave comments directly on the design, even if they don't have a Figma account!On top of that, Figma has an extensive plugin library, where you can integrate design systems, illustrations, and more to speed up your workflow.The best part? Figma is free for individuals and small teams, so it’s perfect whether you’re a beginner or a professional."Start designing smarter, faster, and together – with Figma."For any queries, DM me or drop a comment.#websitedesign #figmadesign #AI
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Akanni Damilola
Crafting User-Centric Experiences that drive results//Ux Designer//Building Interfaces that Delight and Convert//UI DesignerInterests:Leadership, Tech & Voluntarism
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Hi hi LinkedIn Fams 😊😊So today I'll be sharing with you some less-known tricks I discovered on Figma.Here are some of them:✨ To quickly select all objects of the same type, hold down the shift key while clicking on one object of that type. For example, if you hold down the shift key and click on one rectangle, all rectangles in your design will be selected.✨ To quickly copy and paste properties from one object to another, hold down the option (alt) key while dragging the object you want to copy properties from.✨ To quickly duplicate an object, hold down the option (alt) key while dragging the object to the desired location✨ Instead of using arrow keys for nudging objects, hold down the Command key (Ctrl on Windows) and drag an object to nudge it instantly.✨ To paste an object directly over the selected object, use Command + Option + V (Ctrl + Alt + V on Windows).✨ Hold down Command (Ctrl on Windows) and drag to create a selection frame. Figma automatically selects all objects that fall within this frame.✨ To copy the style of an object, select it and press Option + Command + C (Alt + Ctrl + C on Windows). Then select the target object and press Option + Command + V (Alt + Ctrl + V on Windows) to apply the copied style.✨ Press Command + . (Ctrl + . on Windows) to enter presentation mode. This hides all UI elements, providing a full-screen view of your design.✨ Export Tricks: When exporting assets, you can select multiple objects and export them all at once by right-clicking and choosing "Export" or using the shortcut Command + Shift + E (Ctrl + Shift + E on Windows).✨ You can customize keyboard shortcuts in Figma by going to Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts.✨ When using components, you can easily override text and image contents by double-clicking on them while holding Option (Alt on Windows).I believe these tricks would enhance your productivity and efficiency of designers while working on Figma.#ui#ux #learning #design #tricks #UserInterface #learningphase
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Anurag Sharma
Sr. Manager, Enterprise Product Design | GenAI | CUA | CXA | Design Career Coach
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*Episode 4: Using Design Tools Effectively*Do you also use Figma for design presentations? Then this tip is for you. Many designers present their designs directly through Figma, which is great. 👍 But what is not great is - ❌ Not using Figma's presentation mode rather presenting directly through Figma workspace❌ Trying to figure out which page/frame is the required one in middle of your presentation❌ Keep zooming in/out frequently to manage legibility ❌ Saying - "sorry, it was here only but not able to find the correct one right now..."This makes you look unprepared, unorganised and off course makes you anxious. It also disorients interviewer and you both from "happy" experience. Instead, do this - ✅ If using Figma, strictly use presentation mode. ✅ Create separate flows for each use case or things you are trying to present. ✅ Expect what questions might be asked and accordingly weave those screens right in the flow itself. ✅ Make it fully interactive like jumping from one flow to another, before/after views etc. so that you don't need to abort your presentation mid way. ✅ Still when needed, jump to workspace mode and ensure your screen is legible enough for best experience (keep it minimum though). ✅ Try using another tool for presentation that you are comfortable with. Makes sense? 💡 Remember: Use right tool, in the right way, for right purpose, to come across as an expert. 💡 If you liked the tip, like and comment your thoughts. #DesignInterviewProTips #CareerGrowth #DesignCommunity #30DayChallenge #DreamJob #CareerDevelopment
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