Thoughts on using vertical grids for text in UI design — Grids have always been one of the core design tools. In some cases, such as columns in newspapers or magazines, the grid is taken for granted. But in the case of vertical grids in UI (especially when it comes to text), it’s not so simple. The most common vertical layout…

Plugins that simplify routine tasks — Figma is an incredibly powerful tool. However, everyone might have different working methods and, in some situations, you may lack some functionality. This is when plug-ins come to the rescue. In this article, I have collected several handy plug-ins that help simplify some of the most common tasks in Figma. Auto Layout Grid

And how to make the spacers handy and clear with the help of components — Space, or in other words, empty space is one of the core elements in design that is often overlooked. Design elements next to each other are perceived as meaningfully connected. As the space between elements increases, their connection weakens. Elements with more space around them are perceived as more important…

Auto layout? Stack view! — About a year ago I together with my team in FREE NOW switched from Sketch to Figma. Despite the fact that the transition itself took a lot of time and effort I can definitely say that I am incredibly glad we did it and I can hardly imagine a more…

It doesn’t have to be complicated. — Creating and maintaining design systems is an incredibly interesting work. It allows you to combine and develop both the skills of a designer and an engineer. …