How easy or difficult was it for you to learn UI design through Figma (that being your first tool)?

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It was easy to understand UX concepts, but when it came to tools, I really struggled initially. Getting lost in deluge of videos, not knowing where to start. What was your experience? What could have made it easier?

Ezzat Suhaime · Accepted Answer

It was pretty intuitive for me. I think one thing that could have been easier was learning how to make responsive designs!

Ezzat Suhaime · Answer

@zoon_s No, not really. I had some coding knowledge tho

Teon Stamenovic · Answer

@zoon_s InVision is a prototyping tool created for designers. Features that allow you to quickly create interactive mockups for your designs are great and very intuitive. It can be used as a beginner tool but also as an advanced prototyping solution.

Ezzat Suhaime · Answer

@zoon_s Yeah, similar situation here. Before Figma, I learned a little bit of html and frameworks. That took a decent while because so many people had their own ways of doing things

Teon Stamenovic · Answer

Figma is great! 
It depends what you are looking for.
There are some great UI.UX tools on the market. 
My personal favorite is InVision.
Good luck with learning!

Zoon Zookla · Answer

@teon_stamenovic1 Curious about Invision. Visited there site. Is it a tool for beginners to learn UI design as well?

Zoon Zookla · Answer

@ezzat You had any background in design when you started with Figma?

Zoon Zookla · Answer

@ezzat ok. For me it was less about Figma. Figma is a great tool. I got swamped with where to start and what would be considered as  a good start. Learning from videos, switching between videos/ebooks took priority, doing Figma hands on slipped. I think I lost couple of months there. Focused UI practice to get this hard skill quickly was missing.

How easy or difficult was it for you to learn UI design through Figma (that being your first tool)?

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