3 Figma Plug-ins I Actually Use Every Day as a UI/UX Designer
One of the many great things about Figma is the abundance of plug-ins. It’s awesome that Figma can be used in so many different ways, but there are so many plug-ins out there. How do you know which ones are actually useful? It can be overwhelming.
That’s why I compiled a list of my top three Figma plug-ins that I use almost every day as a designer. You can feel confident that installing these will enhance your workflow exponentially. Best of all, they’re free to use! Here are my favorites:
1. Material Design Icons
Material Design Icons is a fantastic resource for quickly accessing a vast library of free-to-use icons from Material UI. Whether you need a simple icon for a quick mockup or a detailed vector for a more polished design, this plug-in has you covered. You can search by keyword to find specific icons in a recognizable and cohesive style.
While I always prefer custom icons for final projects to maintain a unique and tailored brand identity, Material Design Icons is perfect for putting together a design swiftly.
Here’s the link to the plug-in.
2. Artboard Studio Mockups
Artboard Studio Mockups is a game-changer for presenting your designs in a professional and engaging way. This plug-in allows you to showcase your designs on various devices, including phones, laptops, and tablets, in different styles and angles.
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My favorite way to use Artboard Studio Mockups is for creating pitch decks. The ability to display my designs in realistic mockups makes my presentations more compelling and helps clients visualize the end product more effectively. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that adds a polished touch to my work.
Here’s the link to the plug-in.
3. Icons8 Background Remover
Icons8 Background Remover is a handy tool for quickly removing backgrounds from images with just a click. While it’s not perfect for complex images, it works exceptionally well for simpler photos.
Don’t you hate when you download a supposed transparent background image, just to find out it’s a solid white background? This plug-in is a lifesaver in those situations.
Of course, you can always open up your image in another program and remove the background manually, but who has time for that?
Here’s the link to the plug-in.
See these plug-ins in action
Check out this Instagram reel where I show each of these three plug-ins in action here.
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