What is Figma & FigJam
Figma and FigJam are two tools used by designers and digital squads. Figma creates interfaces and prototypes while FigJam is a digital whiteboard with multiple use cases in the creative process.
What is Figma?
Figma brings together powerful design features such as UI design, prototyping and an integrated community of assets.
Standard Life design squads use Figma to design, iterate and prototype digital products.
Figma can be used to create any mockups, either from scratch or using one of the Compound component libraries. The latter helps maintain consistent design language throughout the Standard Life digital estate. The purpose is to align the component-based approach across design and development.
Figma is a modern design tool that replaces previous tools like Photoshop, as it focuses on UI design and prototyping. It leads the way in offering multiple users the ability to work on a file simultaneously in the browser or a desktop application. A perfect addition to hybrid working models.
Example of Figma being used for to design an iOS layout
What is FigJam?
FigJam aims to provide simple tools for collaboration amongst multiple users at the same time, perfect for hybrid working.
Example of default FigJam
FigJam can be extended with a range of plugins that provide additional features or more complex widgets. These create useful tools for Agile ceremonies.
FigJam plugins
FigJam provides easy access to a range of templates to get started quickly. From brainstorming to popular Agile ceremonies, templates are only a few clicks away.
FigJam Templates
Figma & FigJam Community
One of the powerful aspects of Figma and FigJam is its community of users. They contribute a wide range of templates, plugins and kits.
Figma Community Screenshot
The vibrant community offers these assets for free or as paid options. Add them easily to any Figma project by installing them to a profile.