![]() ![]() You can either export your working file or just give the developer access as “editor” to the entire project. I create a separate page for each update, so the client can easily go back and see the progress and previous version.ĭelivering the final files to developers is super easy as well. Whenever I’m ready to send an update to the client, I copy the mockups from my working file and paste it to the preview file. Of course, you don’t want to give your clients access to your working file and let them look over your shoulder while you’re working.įor this reason, I keep two versions of my files one is the “Working” file where I work and the second one is the “Preview” which is shared with the client (see my tip on better Organizing Project Files in Figma). I also use Figma to share mockups with clients too. You can literally see other editors’ cursors moving on your screen as you work together simultaneously – very cool! Having all of your files in the cloud means that you can easily share them online and even collaborate with other designers in real-time on the same files. The only thing that still keeps me away from Figma is print design, but I’m not designing for print too much these days. I use it to design wireframes, sitemaps, logos, brand guidelines, and websites. It really helps if you move everything to Figma. Now you can keep all of your design projects in one place. Project management and organization in Figma is super clean and simple. That means there is no need for folders on your hard drive full of different files… “_Final_Version_48”. Each file has its own version of history, so all of the changes are automatically saved and you can go back in time and reverse it if you want. Project Management and Organizationīecause all of your Figma files are in the cloud, you can access them from anywhere. You can also have an unlimited number of files in each project, so basically until you start using it professionally, it’s completely free. That’s good enough to get started and learn the software. Pro tip: I would recommend installing the desktop app (it’s available for Windows and Mac) and font helper which will give Figma access to your system fonts and Adobe Fonts as well.Īdditionally, Figma is available for free for one user, up to 3 projects. You can even access and preview all of your design files from mobile devices like tablets (I believe you can even edit files using Microsoft Surface) and phones. When I first switched from Adobe Photoshop to Sketch, I was a little confused about how I could effectively teach using Sketch if it’s available only for Macs.Ī big part of my audience is Windows users and not everyone wants to switch to Mac just to use Sketch.įigma can work in a browser, so technically it’s available on all platforms and it’ll work the same way no matter what kind of computer you use. AccessibilityĪs you know, teaching design and sharing my design tools is a big part of my personal brand. Let me quickly explain here why Figma is my new favorite design tool.ĭisclaimer: I’m not affiliated in any way with Figma and nobody pays me to recommend their product! It’s a pure and honest recommendation of a tool I love. How to use images, edit them, crop them, and more.How to manipulate text, change fonts, and more.How to create a new project and set up a new artboard with grid layout.How to use basic Figma tools like the text tool, shapes, frames, and more.I have switched completely and exclusively to Figma for over a year and I’m not going back! I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about why I switched to Figma, how to get started with Figma, and why it’s better than Sketch or Photoshop.Ĭheck out a replay of my 1-hour long free workshop where I explained some basic Figma features and how to use them: If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see me talking more and more about Figma and sharing some occasional tips in my stories.
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