Figma is a browser-based UI and product design platform used for interface design, prototyping, design systems, and developer handoff. Unlike traditional design software, Figma runs in the browser (with desktop apps available) and is built around real-time collaboration.
Design rarely happens solo anymore. Figma lets designers, product managers, and engineers work in the same file at the same time. That reduces handoffs, version confusion, and tool sprawl. It’s especially valuable for distributed teams and fast-moving product orgs that need feedback and iteration to happen quickly.
Design files live in the cloud. Multiple people can edit simultaneously, comment in context, and see changes instantly. Designers build components and styles into shared libraries, while developers inspect designs and copy specs directly. Prototypes are created inside the same tool and shared via links.
