Figma Reviews

“great for teamwork!”

Pros

Starting with it felt very natural since it works a lot like other design tools I've used before but it still offers really strong functions. Collaborating with team members is also very simple and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.

Cons

The downsides are pretty minor. A few things are harder to locate than they are in other software so even though it's simple to pick up, I still end up going through a lot of tutorials to find exactly what I'm looking for.

“Became a favorite”

Pros

Thanks to a client introducing me to this software I've turned into a huge fan of it! I ended up bringing it into my own company and now it's something I use almost every day.

Cons

I honestly don't have any complaints. It's an amazing tool, very user friendly and genuinely a fun platform to work with.

“powerful customization”

Pros

The customization options have been a big plus and being able to add extra information to enrich a project is really valuable. The plugins for other apps are also very helpful and make project integration much better.

Cons

Getting used to it takes a moderate amount of time and there can be so much going on that it's easy to get lost in all the possibilities.

“excellent!!”

Pros

Is an excellent design platform that makes it much easier to collaborate across engineering, design and product teams.

Cons

The tool can feel a bit too complex at times and its AI features still need work especially when it comes to setup and overall usability.

“Good fit”

Pros

Works really well for me because it's simple to use. I can create designs and build prototypes in one place and my team is able to collaborate on the same file at the same time. I also feel confident knowing my designs are secure.

Cons

It can slow down sometimes when the design file gets large. A few of the more advanced features are only available in the paid version and it may feel a bit confusing for beginners at the start. The free plan also comes with limits on storage and the number of projects.

“Amazing tool”

Pros

The software packs in a lot of functions and really helps teams collaborate well. It's also an excellent tool when you need to build detailed prototypes.

Cons

Getting fully comfortable with everything it offers does take a bit of time but there are plenty of community resources and built in help features to support the learning process.

“My review”

Pros

Working with designers and stakeholders is much better in real time and leaving comments or sharing feedback directly on the designs is really convenient. Since it's cloud based there's no trouble with downloading or managing files. It also makes reviewing UI/UX mockups and prototypes very simple.

Cons

If you don't come from a design background it can take you some time to figure things out with this software. It can also start to feel slower when you're dealing with very large design files.

“perfect for early UI/UX design work”

Pros

It is an excellent tool for the early stages of any UI/UX design work. It makes collaboration simple and lets the whole team communicate clearly while editing things directly and hands on.

Cons

The part I liked least was the slight difficulty I faced while using the software at the beginning. I ended up watching quite a few YouTube videos to get familiar with the layout and tools which helped me work through it.

“GOOD browser based tool”

Pros

I really appreciate that it runs directly in the browser so there's no need to install anything and it works well across Windows, Mac and Linux.

Cons

A downside is that big complex files packed with lots of elements or heavy assets can start to lag, feel slow and use a lot of memory.

“essential system”

Pros

This software is incredibly accessible and quick to work with! Compared with Adobe XD it comes across as far more advanced especially when it comes to live collaboration, component handling and building design systems. The fact that it's cloud based makes teamwork feel effortless. I'm also really pleased to see AI features being added since they make the platform even more capable and forward looking.

Cons

One drawback is the price of giving access to short term external collaborators. If they don't already have their own license it can be costly to add them for only a limited time. Automatic renewals are another inconvenience because it's very easy to forget to remove or downgrade a license after the collaboration is over.

“fast website design”

Pros

Designing websites in this platform feels smooth and it helps my software team work fast when putting together an MVP.

Cons

There's still room for improvement though. One thing that would be especially useful is a feature that can automatically import UI from certain websites.

“What a software!!”

Pros

From a product management perspective ths has become our single source of truth for all product designs while still giving me plenty of room to explore ideas, test variations and build prototypes. It's also a huge help for our developers because it gives them a clear detailed picture of exactly how the final product is supposed to look.

Cons

Not many drawbacks come to mind but one thing worth mentioning is that it takes time to properly learn the different modes, editing methods, keyboard shortcuts and especially the way formatting works. I definitely struggled at the beginning and hit a lot of frustration mostly because I tried to dive in right away without first learning how everything was set up.

“part of my workflow”

Pros

After using this for years it has become an essential part of my product design workflow! More recently I used the software's AI to create an app and it worked really well. The AI was easy to use and helped speed up both my design process and my proof of concept!

Cons

One limitation I ran into with the AI is that even though it's simple to build with the resulting proof of concept doesn't transfer well to other app building platforms. I also spent hours researching and ultimately couldn't get the WeWeb/Figma integration working the way I expected which was disappointing.

“Nice interface !”

Pros

Working with my designers in this tool has been really simple. The interface feels clean and accessible so it doesn't take much time to get comfortable with it. Compared with Photoshop it gives a lot more flexibility especially for UI and UX projects. The real time collaboration is a huge advantage and the free version already covers more than enough for our daily work.

Cons

Once files become very large the software can start to feel a bit heavy and the performance slows down. Another downside is that some of the more advanced features are only available on paid plans including the limit of just 3 free pages. Still for most basic to mid sized projects the free version remains perfectly usable.

“Good experience”

Pros

Being able to use this across different platforms is probably its biggest advantage especially since Adobe XD never really offered that. The newer AI features are also incredibly useful and make this feel like a top tier creative platform. Other than that their customer support is among the best I've seen in this space and the software stands out as one of the best design tools available!

Cons

That said the limits around plugins and the fact that many of them require paid usage are definitely a drawback I've noticed. Animation options are also fairly limited but it makes up for that with its AI features and prototyping capabilities plus the navigation feels very fluid.

“powerful features”

Pros

The feature set is incredibly effective and I really appreciate the different levels of user management depending on how deeply you want to use the platform.

Cons

There's definitely some initial difficulty if you're new to more advanced tools like prototyping. The collaboration features can also feel slow at times and occasionally lag.

“easy to use”

Pros

Getting started with product design is quick and the platform is simple to use. The interface feels flexible so I can jump into prototyping my software right away without dealing with unnecessary frustration.

Cons

Not much I dislike about it. Still the overall user experience could still be refined and working with third party plugins can be frustrating at times.

“Great updates”

Pros

It feels very natural to get started with the software and it has all the functions I need. The newer AI additions and expanded feature set have also been solid improvements and have responded well overall.

Cons

Can still feel a bit bulky and slow from time to time although that does seem to be getting better. The plug in system is also a little confusing and not the most accessible.

“long term experience”

Pros

Being online and quick is a huge plus. It's very simple to use and I've been using it for the past 6-7 years. The UI components are the standout feature for me and I rely on them every single day.

Cons

It loads quickly and makes good use of local cache for storage. I also use it with coworkers located all around the world which has been very convenient.

“convenient to work with”

Pros

Creating both simple layouts and more complex designs feels very easy in this platform. Sharing work with teammates is also really convenient which makes collaboration much easier.

Cons

Pricing feels a little expensive which is something I'm not a fan of. It would also be better if the free plan included more features.