Browser‑based UI/UX design tool with real‑time collaboration. Free tier includes 3 projects and unlimited personal files, great for individual designers and small teams.
Figma is the most popular UI/UX design tool, fully browser‑based with real‑time collaboration. The free tier includes vector editing, prototyping, and design systems.
I designed an app interface in Figma while my frontend colleague viewed specs in real time. Three free projects cover my current client work, and unlimited drafts let me store ideas.
Figma bridges design and development, and the free tier is plenty for most solo creators.
Pro tip: Figma’s community has tons of free design systems, icon sets, and plugins to jumpstart your projects.