What problems is Figma solving and how is that benefiting you?
- The Problem of "Infinite Versions": The file lives in the cloud and is unique. You save space on your hard drive and, most importantly, eliminate confusion. You always know you're seeing the latest version.
- The "Wall" Between Designers and Developers: Before, the designer would finish and "throw" a PDF or image to the programmer. The programmer had to guess the dimensions, colors, and fonts, or wait for the designer to send a brand guide. Developers access the same link and can see the CSS code, the exact pixel distances, and export icons themselves.
- Static Work vs. Responsive Reality: If you designed a button and then the text was longer, you had to redraw the button, move the icon, and adjust the margins manually. With Auto Layout, elements behave like smart containers that automatically adjust based on the content.
- The cost of licenses and installation: Before, you needed a powerful computer to run resource-intensive software and had to pay expensive subscriptions from day one. Plus, if you had Linux or a tablet, you couldn't work. Now, it works in any browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge) and has an extremely robust free plan for individuals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.