3 years with Figma
November 30, 2023
3 years with Figma
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Figma Organization
Overall Satisfaction with Figma
We use Figma on a daily basis as the main tool for VD, IxD, and product designers. I am working on concepts, refining designs, creating specifications, and generating assets in Figma. Many times, I also present my work directly from a working file using a click-through prototype.
- As a visual designer, I spend 90% of my working time in Figma. So, as a design tool, Figma is mature and feature-rich. It covers all the basic needs and provides extras, such as simple prototyping and the ability to use external plugins.
- Collaboration: It’s very easy to work together on the same file in Figma. You can easily brainstorm together or use Figma as a shared screen.
- Smartness of components: Figma provides many adaptability options for components that allow building very flexible and scalable layouts.
- Requires an internet connection. I take a train to go to work, and cellular connection on the train is limited. So, I have a hard time trying to access an open file in Figma or even quickly change the style of a label.
- Vector assets need to be double-checked after export. Many times, I see broken shapes and artifacts in SVG files after export. Sometimes it helps to go through all the points of the shape and remove unnecessary ones. However, sometimes I have to open the shape in Illustrator or Sketch and export it from there.
- Performance. Sometimes, I experience performance issues even on the Mac with the M1 Max chip. I just need to sit and wait for the tool, like 15 years ago with Photoshop.
- Sharing. Figma has the ability to share a link to any selected element, but many times I experience that the link leads just to the file, and the person has to search for the page, then for the dartboard, and then for the particular element.
- Collaboration. Figma allow to work on the same file together in a very simple way.
- Flexibility. The tool is suitable for a simple concepts and refined design and specifications. It also suitable for both interaction and visual part of the product.
- Simplicity: Figma has a low entry point, so the work file can be easily shared with a developer, product manager, or a customer.
- Figma has positively improved collaboration among different designers across multiple domains in the organization.
- It also serves as a single place to look for any design file or specifications.
We switched from Sketch to Figma 3 years ago. Back then Figma provided more flexibility to build design systems, collaborate between designers and work on the same files.
Do you think Figma delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Figma's feature set?
Yes
Did Figma live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Figma go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Figma again?
Yes