Useful Figma plugins for UX Designers

Zenia Rodrigues
Designway
Published in
4 min readOct 4, 2023

Are you tired of spending endless hours creating shapes, searching for the perfect images, and correcting spelling mistakes in your designs? Figma is a powerful software for UI/UX designers, but did you know that there are plugins that can make your design process even more efficient and enjoyable? In this blog, we’re going to explore some of the best Figma plugins that can help you elevate your designs to the next level.

Unsplash

Imagine being able to insert stunning images into your designs without ever leaving Figma. The Unsplash plugin does just that, allowing you to quickly add Unsplash images to your project, making your designs more visually appealing and engaging.

Blobs

Need to create organic shapes that are smooth and seamless? The Blobs plugin is here to help, simplifying the process of creating complex bezier curves in Figma. Say goodbye to the Pen tool and hello to smooth, flowing shapes that will enhance your designs.

Map Maker

Struggling to add Google Maps to your designs? Look no further than the Map Maker plugin, which allows you to easily embed maps into your Figma designs. With features like contrast, shadow, and saturation adjustments, you can customize the maps to fit seamlessly into your designs.

Remove BG

If you need to remove the background of an image, the Remove BG plugin can automatically remove the background of your images, making it perfect for creating website wireframes, mobile app interfaces, and social media posts.

Figmotion

Are you ready to add animation to your designs but don’t want to switch to a completely separate tool? Figmotion simplifies the transition into animation by being built right into Figma, eliminating the need to switch between different tools.

Image Palette

Need help choosing colours for your design that match the images you’ve selected? The Image Palette plugin can generate a colour palette of 5 different colours from the selected image, making colour coordination a breeze.

Lorem Ipsum

Have you ever needed to quickly fill your text layers with dummy text? The Lorem Ipsum plugin generates placeholder text with a click of a button, saving you time and effort.

Spelll

Are you tired of manually checking the spelling in your designs? The Spelll plugin checks your Figma or FigJam document for spelling mistakes, allowing you to easily correct them with a single click.

Iconify

Finally, if you need to import icons into your Figma designs, the Iconify plugin has got you covered. It allows you to import a variety of icons as vector shapes into your Figma designs, saving you time and effort.

Auto Layout+

But that’s not all, the Auto Layout+ plugin simplifies the process of creating responsive designs, allowing designers to easily create layouts that adjust to different screen sizes and orientations. With features like padding, spacing, and resizing, Auto Layout+ helps you create consistent and flexible designs.

In conclusion, Figma is a powerful tool for UI/UX designers, but plugins can take your designs to the next level by simplifying complex tasks and enhancing your design process. Try out some of these plugins today and see how they can help you elevate your designs.

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