Figma
Browser-based design app
Figma is a collaborative design platform used primarily for interface design, prototyping, and visual collaboration.
Unlike traditional design software, Figma runs in a web browser and allows multiple designers to work on the same file simultaneously: The whole team was in the Figma file making edits.
It has become standard in tech companies for creating app and website designs.
Program for visual creation
- interfaceShared connection point
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- framesRigid enclosing structures
components · layers · vector · plugins · constraints · variants · artboard · inspect
Mutual or reciprocal actions
- transitionsMovements between states
- flowsMoves in a current
- clickableAble to be pressed
- overlaysCovers by placing above
navigation · user testing · presentation · demo · hotspots · triggers · states · hover
Involving multiple participants
- real-time editingInstant synchronized document changes
- cursorsOn-screen position indicators
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
- sharingDividing among others
permissions · co-design · feedback · stakeholders · reviewing · workspace · organization · branching
Installable software modules
- communityCollective of connected people
- templatesPreset formats for copying
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- APISoftware communication standard
integrations · marketplace · resources · third-party · extensions
design tool
Program for visual creation
frames · components · layers · vector · plugins · constraints · variants · artboard · inspect · export
interactions
Mutual or reciprocal actions
- transitionsMovements between states
- flowsMoves in a current
- clickableAble to be pressed
overlays · navigation · user testing · presentation · demo · hotspots · triggers · states · hover · tap
multiplayer
Involving multiple participants
- real-time editingInstant synchronized document changes
- cursorsOn-screen position indicators
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
sharing · permissions · co-design · feedback · stakeholders · reviewing · workspace · organization · branching · editors
plugins
Installable software modules
- communityCollective of connected people
- templatesPreset formats for copying
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
API · integrations · marketplace · resources · third-party · extensions
- Creative SoftwarePhotoshop, Blender, GIMP, After Effects, Maya
- Creative PlatformsDeviantArt, Cara, Canva, Blender, Adobe
- designdesign principles, functionality, emphasis, unity, graphic design
- graphic designlogo, font, typography, layout, color
- softwaresoftware, app, apps, application, program
- remote workremote work, telework, remote job, telecommuting, remote worker
FigmaAdobe Photoshop
Raster graphics editing application
GIMP · text editors · MS Paint