Overview
At Dev Launchers, Figma is our primary platform for design, collaboration, planning across the organization. Designers, product managers, developers, and researchers all use Figma as a shared workspace to align on ideas, explore solutions, and build accessible, scalable products together.
Figma is not just a design tool for us, it’s a collaboration hub.
How We Use Figma at Dev Launchers
We use multiple Figma products together to support different stages of our workflow:
Figma Design
Figma Design is where we:
Design interfaces using the Universal Design System
Build and maintain components, patterns, and layouts
Apply design tokens, variables, and component properties
Prepare designs for developer handoff and implementation
All production UI work should align with UDS foundations and components when working in Figma Design.
FigJam
FigJam is used for:
Early ideation and brainstorming
User journey mapping and flow diagrams
Workshops, critiques, and collaborative planning sessions
Cross-team alignment between Design, Product, Development, and Research
FigJam allows teams to think together before committing to structured UI designs.
Figma Slides
Figma Slides is used to:
Communicate design decisions and progress
Share research findings and product updates
Present concepts, reviews, and roadmaps
Create consistent, reusable presentation decks
Slides help us keep communication visual, lightweight, and accessible across the organization.
Collaboration Across Teams
Figma enables real-time collaboration between:
Design — crafting user experiences and system components
Product — defining requirements, priorities, and user needs
Development — reviewing specs, variables, and interaction logic
Research — documenting insights, feedback, and usability findings
By working in a shared environment, we reduce handoff friction and maintain a common source of truth.
Education & Community
Dev Launchers is a proud Figma Bootcamp partner, and we actively invest in education and accessibility for our community.
All active members and educators are eligible for Figma Education plans
We support learning at all levels, from beginners to advanced contributors
We encourage exploration, experimentation, and continuous improvement
Learning Figma is a core skill across multiple roles at Dev Launchers.
Getting Started
If you’re new to Figma or new to Dev Launchers:
Learn more about getting started with Figma at Dev Launchers
(View internal Figma Verification Steps)
Check out our Figma Community Profile (Explore shared files, components, and public resources)
These resources will help you get access, understand our standards, and start contributing confidently.
What to Explore Next
Learn how to work with component properties in Figma
Understand Design + Dev Mode workflows
Build responsive components using Auto Layout
Create interactive flows using Prototyping
Figma is the foundation of how we design together — the following pages will help you use it effectively within the Universal Design System.
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