Figma Reviews

“Versatile design tool for teams”

Pros

Getting comfortable with the software didn't take long especially with any prior experience in Photoshop or similar image-editing tools. There's a huge library of tutorials, resources and plugins available which makes the more advanced features much easier to understand. Being able to share designs directly with the team and collect feedback inside the platform is really convenient. It's also useful for much more than just website and app prototyping .. I've used it for basic image editing, logo design, creating promotional PDFs for our business and plenty of other design tasks.

Cons

One thing that feels a bit odd is the file browser which both my team and I find somewhat confusing to figure out.

“great features”

Pros

Right from the start the app felt very user friendly. Working on images, graphics and website designs is really smooth here. I used it to bring some ideas to life for my business website and I genuinely enjoyed the feature set that let me create plenty of original designs and apply them to my site.

Cons

My only real complaint is that it took a while to learn all the features. Because the app has such a large number of tools, I needed some tutorial training before I could use it at a more professional level.

“Collaboration that just clicks”

Pros

The best part of the software for me is how well it handles collaborative design work. Two or more people can jump in, make edits at the same time and seeing each person's name attached to the arrows makes teamwork even better.

Cons

The interface isn't bad at all though it can feel a little crowded at times. After using it for a while, you get accustomed to it.

“creative plugins and teamwork”

Pros

Using this app feels very natural which makes working in it a real pleasure. The fact that you can discover new plugins and new features almost every day makes the software feel like an endless source of creativity. The collaborative side works wonderfully and being able to build a design system is incredibly practical and saves a lot of time.

Cons

Everything is excellent, except that from time to time you have to clear your cookies otherwise the mockup will not display for you or for the client ;)

“Keeps teams aligned”

Pros

Excellent mockup and prototyping tools that connect well with HTML development. It also makes it possible to set up design systems which helps the creative and technical teams stay aligned at all times.

Cons

The photo editing features feel very limited to me.

“developer mode is amazing!”

Pros

One thing the software does really well is make the design principles that need to be followed during development much more visible. They've also recently pushed developer mode which puts those specs front and center and makes it simpler for developers to recreate the work accurately.

Cons

A weak spot with the software is how it surfaces interactions and very short time-based events that only happen across a few frames. Those can be pretty hard to catch and understand at times.

“Useful for wireframes and UI”

Pros

It works well for creating website template designs, building wireframes for mobile apps and handling UI design too. Another helpful part is that the software designs can be converted into HTML code which makes the workflow more practical.

Cons

The downside is that it's a paid tool and the free plan is quite limited. It also requires an internet connection if you want to access older project files.

“lovely templates”

Pros

The templates are excellent, customization feels very easy and the part I enjoy most is the interface. the software just looks beautiful.

Cons

I honestly don't have any negatives to mention.. only positive things to say.

“team productivity boost”

Pros

Our designer strongly recommended the software and it has really helped the team work more efficiently on both app and website design. It does a good job of connecting designers and developers and the interface is accessible enough that collaboration feels natural. The pricing is fair and managing users is simple which makes it a practical option for shared design work.

Cons

A thing that would make it even better is folder-level privacy control. That feature is missing right now and adding it would give teams more control by limiting access so members can only view specific folders when needed for privacy and better project organization.

“Design sharing”

Pros

It is really useful for creating app interfaces as well as graphic design work. It supports vector design very well and also works with a wide range of third-party tools. One thing I appreciate is that there's no trouble around storing files since designs can be shared directly through links and collaborators can be invited to edit them too. The real-time history updates are also very helpful during ongoing work.

Cons

At this point the software has been doing a very good job delivering all the features I need.

“my review for Figma”

Pros

Has been reshaping the way design gets done for a long time already and what I appreciate most is that it still keeps moving things forward. That tells me the team behind the product has a clear vision and really understands what users need.

Cons

For now my biggest frustration with the software is the poorly designed personal file catalog. The project hierarchy inside a team is hard to edit and feels too limited. I'd really like more flexibility, like being able to add tags to files or at least organize my work into separate folders. On top of that, the system keeps becoming more complex over time which is starting to worry me.

“So good!”

Pros

Being browser-based, the software works across different operating systems without any noticeable drop in performance. One of its biggest strengths is the real-time collaboration which lets multiple people work on the same project at once.

Cons

I can't point to anything I dislike about the software. After using other design tools, this one really feels like a lifesaver for UI and UX design.

“the software is indispensable”

Pros

Whether I'm working on product design with my team or putting together content for LinkedIn and Twitter, the software is the tool I rely on for pretty much everything. At this point, I honestly can't imagine managing without it. It's easily the product I use most in my professional life and it even carries over into my personal projects too.

Cons

It's genuinely hard to point to many downsides because they seem to execute almost everything really well. If I had to mention one thing, it would be that I'd love to see more AI-related features added especially to help non-designers do more and improve what they can create on the platform.

“Love the design tools”

Pros

Working in the software has been a really positive experience thanks to its user friendly design tools, real-time collaboration, efficient handling of design assets, broad template selection and smooth integration with different workflows. Altogether, these features make it simple for designers to create, coordinate and stay productive as a team.

Cons

Even with all its advantages, the software does have a few downsides. Working without an internet connection can be difficult, there are occasional performance slowdowns some advanced prototyping capabilities still feel lacking, customization can be somewhat limited and certain design files may run into compatibility issues from time to time.

“powerful design and code access”

Pros

Using the software feels very accessible and I really appreciate how much it can do. Another thing I enjoy is that it provides code for certain elements which is really helpful.

Cons

Once the software projects become too large, the iPhone mobile app tends to crash.

“increases productivity”

Pros

Building both simple and complex user interfaces in the software without writing any code is a huge advantage. At first, the platform can feel very complete and a bit intimidating but once you get used to it, working in it becomes much more natural. I choose it over many other UI design tools because of its advanced prototyping features, such as reusable design components, dynamic layouts that adapt automatically to content changes, screen sizes and device orientation, plus the ability to create interactive and animated prototypes. It also supports a broad range of plugins and integrations with other tools and services. Overall it makes my design workflow much more efficient, saves time and resources and really improves both my productivity and user experience.

Cons

My only complaint about the software is that getting started can feel difficult and overwhelming. Its interface somehow feels simple and complex at the same time which can be confusing for new users.

“versatile design tool”

Pros

Most of the software feels accessible to use and the tools are usually right where I expect them to be. It's a very flexible platform and I end up using it every day.

Cons

Better search features and more options for keeping the workspace organized would be really helpful.

“auto-layout boosts everything”

Pros

Auto Layout completely changed the way I work in the software. It helps me design much faster and makes the whole process feel far more efficient. I honestly enjoy using the software even more than Photoshop and Illustrator when I'm putting together my work. Another big advantage is that everything is online so I can save styles and projects in the cloud which makes collaboration and workflow much more smooth. Being able to access my files anytime and from anywhere is also a huge plus.

Cons

One downside is that designing offline isn't really practical since it needs a WiFi connection most of the time. It also falls short when it comes to print design features and I do wish it had stronger editing tools.

“Flexible platform”

Pros

Building designs in the software feels really easy especially because of the interactive materials available there. The plugins have helped a lot and made my work much lighter. I even created my CV in the software since I wanted it to look more unique and iconic.

Cons

Overall everything has been working really well for me and I'm not disappointed at all. The only thing I think could be better is the startup speed of the Windows desktop version. Even though my laptop has 16GB of RAM and should handle it well, I still notice some slowness when launching it. That said it's something I can live with and it may just be an issue on my side.

“everything I need in one place”

Pros

this app covers pretty much everything I need. I can do almost anything in it and since I prefer using the browser for all my work to keep my desktop clean, the software fits perfectly into the way I work. It gives me everything I need in one place.

Cons

I really don't have any complaints. For everything I use in design, the app already has it and even when something isn't built in, there's usually an extension available that does the job.