Figma Reviews

“Makes 3D design fun”

Pros

Working on 3D design in the software feels almost like playing a game. You can drag and drop elements, then customize everything however you want. The platform also brings together several tools that are really important for design work. I especially rely on Iconify to add icons into my projects. Another useful feature is the ability to include animated objects which is very helpful for web designers when creating demonstrations.

Cons

One thing that really limits it is the lack of offline access. the software needs a constant internet connection so it keeps consuming data all the time. Even if the platform is very useful, that ongoing data usage can become expensive over time.

“Game-changer”

Pros

Completely changed the way our team approaches design and even who gets to be part of the process. It made designing much more approachable and collaborative and it also made designs far more readable and usable for engineers.

Cons

The pricing model is frustrating. You end up paying for guests too even those who only need comment or view access and their paid seat is not automatically removed when someone is downgraded to view-only.

“fast workflow”

Pros

Whenever speed and reliability matter, this program feels indispensable. Using it has been a very positive experience because the functions is simple to learn, it offers plenty of useful tools and the system works very efficiently.

Cons

At times the interface can be a little slow which makes the workflow feel heavier than it should. Also, its touch sensitivity is quite delicate and that can occasionally lead users to make mistakes.

“Quick learning”

Pros

One of its best parts is working together in the software and the editor is simple to pick up and use. It didn't take long to learn which makes getting started very quick.

Cons

Loading can be slow at times and the advanced prototyping features feel limited. Animation options are also fairly basic, the components could be more flexible and native image editing still isn't very strong.

“Perfect!”

Pros

Working on designs together with the whole team at the same time feels incredibly freeing.

Cons

If Adobe's acquisition ends up making it paid, that would be a huge disappointment.

“accessible for every team”

Pros

Right from the start, the software feels very accessible and easy to use. It's simple to pick up out of the box even for people on the team who aren't designers.

Cons

I'd still love to see support for CMYK colors especially for print-related projects.

“great for prototyping”

Pros

This tool has been really solid for prototyping and building UI/UX designs. I've been using it for about three months now and everything has worked without any issues.

Cons

It's an excellent tool overall and I don't have any complaints about it.

“Impressive tool”

Pros

Collaboration is really where the software shines. It's an incredibly powerful tool but it still lets the whole team jump into the same file and work together at the same time which makes a huge difference. The integrations and extra plug-ins are excellent and there's also a strong online community with plenty of shared templates and resources. It works well for beginners while still offering the depth that more experienced users need.

Cons

A bit more tutorial content for brand-new users would definitely help and the connection with FigJam could be tighter. Other than that, there's honestly very little to complain about.

“review for software”

Pros

Compared with many other design tools on the market, this one is far less complicated and I was able to learn it within just a few days. It's very beginner friendly. I also really enjoy using it for logo creation which was a nice surprise. The prototyping feature is another big highlight for me.. it genuinely makes the whole design process more exciting. One feature I'd still love to see added is the ability to pixelate an image directly in the software because I would definitely use that a lot.

Cons

One issue I've noticed is when I zoom in and work with very thin strokes especially anything below 0.5 or around 0.25, the shapes can behave oddly. Since I care a lot about precision even a one-pixel shift is frustrating. It would be much better if lines and polygons kept their direction and structure properly while editing in zoomed-in mode.

“Good for app design”

Pros

Designing applications with it feels much simpler than with many competing tools and it's even better when it comes to creating animations or interactive elements.

Cons

The interface feels a bit outdated and can be slow at times and the fact that it's only available online is definitely a downside. I'd also like to see a mobile app.

“collaboration that just clicks”

Pros

Being free is a huge plus and it's very user friendly. It also supports GIFs, makes animation simple to work with and, most importantly, lets teammates collaborate live on the same project from different devices.

Cons

It still lacks support for 3D animation and there aren't any premade templates or button options that could speed up the workflow. More importantly, it really needs a built-in recording feature so prototypes and frame animations can be captured directly instead of having to record the entire screen with a third-party tool.

“Free features”

Pros

Right from the interface, the software feels polished and well designed and its drag-and-drop functions works really smoothly. It also offers a wide range of features and one of the biggest advantages is that many of them are available in the free version, unlike a lot of competing tools.

Cons

There is honestly nothing I dislike about the tool. If I had to suggest one thing, adding video editing integration would make it even more of an all-in-one platform but overall it already feels complete and self-sufficient.

“Effective components”

Pros

From the beginning, the software feels very accessible and simple to work with. It's an excellent option for beginners because it covers most design needs without being overwhelming. At the same time, more experienced users can take advantage of features like components and layout grids to build more advanced layouts quickly and efficiently.

Cons

There are still some limitations when it comes to prototyping and other tools can handle that part better. It mainly becomes noticeable only when the interactions or prototypes get especially complex.

“versatile design frames”

Pros

I really appreciate the range of design frame options for Android, iOS, tablets and social media platforms like Instagram.

Cons

I don't have any complaints about this software because it's simple to use and packed with so many useful features.

“Love the templates”

Pros

Built-in templates make website design much more effective and efficient and they help create designs that match the intended standard.

Cons

Collaboration and developer handoff could be simpler and it would be even better if there were a design-to-code tool built in.

“convenient with drag and drop”

Pros

Putting together prototypes feels really quick in this software since the drag-and-drop functions saves a lot of time.

Cons

One issue that comes up is that fonts sometimes look different once you start coding so I hope the software improves its typography handling to keep designs more consistent.

“Clean interface”

Pros

The simple interface in the software was one of the first things I appreciated. I signed up for it while taking my UI/UX design course on Coursera as a student and it helped me put together low-fidelity prototypes without any trouble. After watching only a short tutorial, I was already able to get started and the prototyping feature itself works really well.

Cons

One downside is that the design options feel somewhat limited. There aren't many shapes available to choose from and it also misses some basic image editing tools that would be useful to have while designing.

“team collaboration encouraged”

Pros

Makes it very practical to create content and coordinate it across teams. Its large canvas gives plenty of space to place everything that's needed in one view. On top of that, the editing tools and commenting features help communicate ideas much more clearly.

Cons

At times, it feels a bit difficult to use because the interface is so minimal that I'm not always sure where to go to do what I need.

“cloud-based design freedom”

Pros

Being cloud-based is a huge plus. I never have to stress about saving files on my local Mac.

Cons

It does have a few bugs here and there but the software is improving quickly and that's something I really appreciate.

“simple workflow”

Pros

Designing and building prototypes in the software feels really easy which makes the whole process quick and convenient.

Cons

It would be even better if there were a tool that could turn the design directly into actual code.