Designing And Prototyping Interfaces With Figma

Discover user experience and user interface design best practices while mastering a wide array of tools across Figma and FigJam with this full-color guide Key Features Learn the basics of user experience research, result organization, and analysis in FigJam Create mockups, interactive animations, and high-fidelity prototypes using this platform-independent web application tool Collaborate with a team in real-time and create, share, and test your designs Book Description A driving force of the design tools market, Figma makes it easy to work with classic design features while enabling unique innovations and opening up real-time collaboration possibilities. It comes as no surprise that many designers decide to switch from other tools to Figma. In this book, you'll be challenged to design a user interface for a responsive mobile application having researched and understood user needs. You'll become well-versed with the process in a step-by-step manner by exploring the theory first and gradually moving on to practice. You'll begin your learning journey by covering the basics of user experience research with FigJam and the process of creating a complete design using Figma tools such as Components, Variants, Auto Layout, and much more. You'll also learn how to prototype your design and explore the potential of community resources such as templates and plugins. By the end of this Figma book, you'll have a solid understanding of the user interface workflow, managing essential Figma tools, and organizing your workflow. What you will learn Explore FigJam and how to use it to collect data in the research phase Wireframe the future interface with shape tools and vectors Define grids, typography, colors, and effect styles that can be reused in your work Get to grips with Auto Layout and the constraints to create complex layouts Create flexible components using styles and variants Make your user interface interactive with prototyping and smart animate Share your work with others by exporting assets and preparing development resources Discover templates and plugins from the community Who this book is for This book is for aspiring UX/UI designers who want to get started with Figma as well as established designers who want to migrate to Figma from other design tools. This guide will take you through the entire process of creating a full-fledged prototype for a responsive interface using all the tools and features that Figma has to offer. As a result, this Figma design book is suitable for both UX and UI designers, product and graphic designers, and anyone who wants to explore the complete design process from scratch.

Explore the latest Figma features with this newly updated 2nd edition, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping. Learn cutting-edge design principles and create captivating interfaces with this full-color guide. Key Features Explore Figma's latest features, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping, to create dynamic and responsive interfaces Integrate AI capabilities and optimize your workflow with the latest Figma plugins Create engaging, interactive prototypes that captivate your users and stakeholders Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAre you a UI/UX designer eager to learn the art of creating compelling interfaces using Figma? Look no further! The highly anticipated new edition is here to transform your creative journey. Explore Figma's latest features and delve into the power of variables and conditional Prototyping. Get ready to transform your static designs into dynamic, interactive prototypes, offering users and stakeholders an immersive experience. Stay at the forefront of design innovation with insights into integrating AI capabilities and optimizing your workflow with the latest Figma plugins. With user-centric design at its core, this book guides you through mastering design thinking, enabling you to tackle complex design challenges with ease. One unique aspect of this edition is its focus on effective communication. Learn how to convey your design vision clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. In the rapidly changing world of UI/UX design, iteration is key. This book will teach you how to gather user feedback and iterate on your designs by creating interactive prototypes. Whether you're new to Figma or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to create captivating interfaces, fosters creativity and problem-solving, and makes you an indispensable, forward-thinking designer.What you will learn Create high-quality designs that cater to your users' needs, providing an outstanding experience Mastering mobile-first design and responsive design concepts Integrate AI capabilities into your design workflow to boost productivity and explore design innovation Craft immersive prototypes with conditional prototyping and variables Communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences Develop creative solutions for complex design challenges Gather and apply user feedback through interactive prototypes Who this book is for This book is for aspiring UX/UI designers who want to get started with Figma as well as established designers who want to migrate to Figma from other design tools. This guide will provide you a walkthrough of the entire process of creating a full-fledged prototype for a responsive interface using all the tools and features that Figma has to offer. As a result, this book is suitable for both UX and UI designers, product and graphic designers, as well as anyone who wants to explore the complete design process from scratch.

Explore the latest Figma features, uncover the power of Variables and Conditional Prototyping, and delve into AI capabilities and plugins to create captivating interfaces.

Think about UIs using design thinking principles from an award winning graphic designer KEY FEATURES ● Practical knowledge of visual design basics and typography. ● Understand the modern UI to kick-start your career with UI designs. ● Introduces you to explore UI designs for e-commerce web applications. DESCRIPTION From the initial introduction about the meaning behind interfaces to the technical skills of thinking and designing a modern UI, this book will guide you on designing the UI of a screen for a real-world application, infused with the newly learned knowledge with the Figma tool. You will be able to explore and practice visual design concepts, namely, color, contrast, balance, consistency, alignments, negative space, how to approach visual impairments, and many more. You will be able to learn about one of the most critical elements of how to think about a UI for which you will explore concepts such as memory, vision, processing of info and objects, models of thinking, and more. Furthermore, you will explore the Figma tool and a live practical example of how to design a UI for an e-commerce graphic application, including its shopping cart page and adding a payment method screen. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Get familiar with the basic visual design concepts. ● Understand the fundamentals of the User Interface and User Interaction. ● An overview of Search Results, Font Psychology, and Typography. ● Learn to work with some common interface elements. ● Understand how real-time collaborative editing works in the Figma UI design tool. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is literally for everyone! You should only be loaded with plenty of curiosity. No previous knowledge of the field is required. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Definition of the User Interface 2. The Web and Graphic User Interfaces 3. Explanation to Typography 4. Visual Design Basics 5. Thinking About User Interaction 6. Usability 7. Know Your Habits 8. Interfaces’ Elements 9. Foreword to an E-commerce 10. A Small Introduction to Figma 11. Building a Shopping Cart 12. Farewell and Future Considerations

Maximize Figma’s arsenal of tools and plugins within a team-based collaborative environment and accelerate your company’s decision making. This book will show you where Figma fits into the user experience (UX) design process from documentation to developer handoff. Since its release as a browser-based design tool in 2016, Figma has fast become the de facto UX Design tool for the industry mainly due to its accessibility and ease of use. As you move through the book you will learn where Figma fits in the UX process. For example, using FigJam (an online whiteboard) for brainstorming, and creating interactive prototypes for mobile devices, tablets, and web sites. You’ll also see how Figma is used to create and integrate with design systems, and how variables, when applied to design system components, can accelerate the design and development workflow. With the help of step-by-step examples, and using Figma’s tools and templates, you’ll create artifacts such as Flow and Journey diagrams, Personas, and wireframes. From there you will explore other design and interactivity features, and how to prepare a Figma file for handoff to a development team. This book is your roadmap to utilizing Figma, the industry’s fastest growing collaborative design tool for building meaningful products. What You Will Learn Create interactive prototypes Test and submit designs for team review Understand the collaborative workflow involved in an UX project Prepare common UX documentation Who This Book Is For Designers, developers, and UX specialists with little-to-no Figma experience who are looking to integrate it within their workflows, and intermediate Figma users who are just starting to become involved in the collaborative UX workflow.

Figma is the most complete tool for designing apps, websites, and other types of user interfaces (UIs). Unsurprisingly, it’s also the most-used UI design tool according to the 2022 Design Tools Survey. Figma can take product design teams all the way from ideation to high-fidelity prototyping—covering all the design processes in between. It can also facilitate diagramming, collaboration, and research. Figma’s design handoff and design system management features can help bridge the gap between design and development. It’s available for Windows, macOS, and as a browser app. In this book, we’ll immerse ourselves in everything Figma has to offer as we design a simple web page. Get acquainted with Figma. Learn where everything is, while using some of Figma’s biggest and most exciting features. Learn how to collaborate with stakeholders Discover how to create and use Styles and Components, and how to create Design System Libraries to hold them. Cean up your design, check its accessibility, export its assets, and make sure that it’s ready to be “handed off” to developers. Take a deep dive into some advanced Figma workflows.

Master UI/UX Design for Web, Mobile & Desktop Apps with Figma! The 2024-2025 Newbies Guide to UI/UX Design Using Figma equips you with the skills to craft stunning user interfaces (UI) and exceptional user experiences (UX) for modern applications. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to level up your design game, this book is your comprehensive guide to Figma, the industry-standard design tool. Inside you'll discover: - The power of Figma: Learn why Figma is the go-to tool for UI/UX designers and explore its core functionalities. - UI/UX design fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of user interface and user experience design principles. - Mastering Figma's interface: Navigate Figma with ease, from setting up your workspace to understanding file structure and essential tools. - Wireframing made easy: Learn the art of wireframing, explore different types, and build user flows using Figma. - Design with precision: Utilize Figma's advanced features like Auto Layout, Constraints, and Layout Grids to create pixel-perfect designs. - Style your interfaces: Dive into colors, gradients, typography, and image masking to create visually stunning UIs. - Component and Variable magic: Unlock the power of Figma's component and variable systems for efficient and scalable design. - Prototyping for interactivity: Bring your designs to life by creating interactive prototypes with transitions and animations. - Essential Figma tips and tricks: Boost your design workflow with Figma shortcuts and productivity hacks. - Unleash the power of FigJam: Discover Figma's built-in collaboration tool, FigJam, for brainstorming and real-time ideation. With clear, step-by-step instructions and insightful explanations, this book is your one-stop shop for mastering UI/UX design with Figma. Start creating user-centric interfaces and interactive prototypes today! Hit the BUY button and let's get started.