Published in Prototypr·Jun 6WWDC 2022 — Summary for DesignersWhat new announcements mean to creative professionals? — This year’s WWDC 2022 Keynote was full of inspiring news and announcements, just like the ones we used to watch. Special effects made us feel like in a sci-fi superhero movie. Craig’s haircut was perfect, as usual. However, the most important things were the announcements made during the event. Grab…Apple6 min read
Published in Prototypr·May 10Figjam 2022 — Quick recap of the new things in FigmaSee what was introduced during Figma’s conference — Plenty of exciting news presented during this year’s Config conference. If you are curious about how they will impact your favorite design tool and, in the end, the entire workflow, just like last year — grab the mug of your favorite coffee and read the summary in just 3 minutes! Config 2022 — What’s new …Figma4 min read
Published in Prototypr·Apr 4Slot Components — How to create them in FigmaSurprisingly simple technique to maintain consistency & gain flexibility. — Creating a design in Figma is one thing. The second one is to make it efficient to use. If you want to work faster with your components and UI library, if you’re going to guide other people using your design system, creating slot components is the technique that will boost…Figma4 min read
Published in Prototypr·Feb 21Design Portfolio TipsHow to improve your portfolio to get better projects. Building a portfolio that will help you get a job or a new project is the Holy Grail of most of us. Through the years of my career, I was fortunate to be on both sides — I took part in…Design6 min read
Published in Prototypr·Jan 2410 Figma Plugins to discoverBoost your every day workflow with these set of plugins — Figma is a great tool by itself. However, you may quickly add new features to it, thanks to plugins. Let me show you the collection of some that you might not discover yet. Grab the mug of your favorite coffee, and let’s dive into it! Icon ScalingFigma4 min read
Published in Prototypr·Dec 6, 20212022 Design TrendsWhat to expect and how to prepare for the new things. — Time to make some predictions about what to expect from 2022. If you are a designer, these predictions should help you with learning technology and trends before they become a standard. Let’s prepare for new things! What will not happen For the last four or five years, I have read predictions on many blogs…Design Trends7 min read
Published in Prototypr·Nov 23, 20215 Top Figjam WidgetsHave you used them during your sessions? — Figjam is an excellent tool for team collaboration. Now you may extend its possibilities not only with plugins but also widgets. Widgets in Figjam are small interactive elements that allow you to perform multiple activities with it during Figjam sessions. Let me show you 5 most promising ones to get…Figma3 min read
Published in Prototypr·Nov 8, 2021How to Write a Book in Figma — My Story of creating UI Design TacticsIs it possible to create a professional eBook with a design tool? — Recently I released the book that helps designers improve their UI designs with tactics. I composed it in Figma. Let me share my journey and some key insights. If you would like to create yours in the future, you will know how to move faster. The idea Through years of professional work…Figma7 min read
Published in Prototypr·Oct 4, 2021Figma Guide for Auto Layout & ConstraintsLearn how to build responsive components in Figma with ease. — Creating components with automated sizing behavior saves a lot of time during the process. They also let us think more like a developer that has to implement the real application. That is why it is essential to master Constraints and Auto Layout in Figma. In this article, I would like…Figma7 min read
Published in Prototypr·Sep 6, 202110 Pro Figma Tips to work fasterLearn useful and often unknown techniques to boost UI Design workflow. — Working in Figma is a real pleasure. The tools are intuitive, fast, and responsive. While the tool is easy to use, it has many hidden but powerful features to discover. Even if you feel comfortable using it every day, you may boost your workflow with these extra 10 tips. Let’s…Figma5 min read
