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How Did Figma Get Started?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 8:24 pm

Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool – the first of its kind – that is entirely web-based, making it easily accessible and collaborative. It was created by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace, two former employees of software company Adobe, with the aim of making a more user-friendly and intuitive alternative to Photoshop.

The name Figma comes from the Greek word ‘σχέδιο’ meaning ‘drawing’, ‘sketch’ or ‘design’.

Figma has been designed from the ground up with usability and collaboration in mind. It features a clean interface that is easy to use, even for those with no prior experience in vector graphics editors.

Figma also allows multiple people to work on the same file at the same time, making it perfect for team projects. And because it is web-based, there is no need to install any software – simply log in and start working!

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So how did Figma get started? Dylan Field and Evan Wallace met while working at Adobe.

They quickly became friends and, after a while, realized that they shared a similar vision for the future of graphic design software. They wanted to create a tool that was more user-friendly and intuitive than anything else on the market, so they quit their jobs and set out to make their dream a reality.

Figma officially launched in 2015, and has since become one of the most popular vector graphics editors among designers and teams all over the world.

How Did Figma Get Started? Figma was created by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace who met while working at Adobe.

They had a shared vision for more user-friendly graphic design software than what was currently available so they quit their jobs and set out to create Figma. Figma officially launched in 2015 and has become one of the most popular vector graphic editors among designers and teams worldwide.

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