This is a short blog about Figma, why to use it, and some other features. Let's go!
What is Figma?
According to Wikipedia, Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool which is primarily web-based, which just means that it is used by UI/UX designers to make prototypes and also used making images like logos, posters, etc. Let's see these terms in detail.
Web prototyping
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The primary goal of Figma is to create a design of the website you are working on. It can be very difficult to think of a mockup while programming it. Instead, we can first create the prototype and then make the site, which is generally an easier choice.
Creating posters, logo, etc.
Figma also has many tools for making posters, icons, etc. For example, I made this logo using Figma:
Why use Figma?
Figma has a huge community of developers out there. It has many tools and is easy to use. They have many plugins to make our life easier. Also, there are many tools for non-devs to turn their Figma file to a website(like Webflow ). It is web-based which means it is built out of web technologies. It uses Electron.js to make it an app.
Alternatives
There are many alternatives like Adobe XD, Sketch , etc. But I think Figma is the best.
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