"Most design problems aren't 'design' problems. They're 'Thinking' problems.They're 'Clarity' problems.They're 'Too-many-tabs-open' problems. More prototyping. More pixel-shifting. More polish in Figma alone isn't going to help you with those. For me, without clear thinking, Figma just results in more confusion, more mess, and more mockups than I can mentally manage. The Problem: Figma wasn't the bottleneck - my thinking was"
"Like most UX/UI designers, I used to jump straight into Figma the moment I had a product idea or a design task to complete. I'd tweak colors, mock up screens, build components, and then... get stuck. Not because I didn't know how to design, but because I didn't know what I was designing - who it was for, how it solved the problem, and what the business actually needed from it."
Many design problems are actually thinking and clarity issues, not tool limitations. Designers often jump into Figma immediately, tweaking visuals and building components without defining who the product is for, what problem it solves, or what the business needs. This leads to aimless design, repeated redesigns, and wasted time. Prototyping and pixel-level polish cannot replace clear problem framing. Emphasizing problem definition, user understanding, and business goals reduces confusion, decreases unnecessary mockups, and makes design work more efficient and purposeful. Structured thinking and early alignment with stakeholders prevent drifting into endless visual iterations.
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