Recommended plugins
- UXtweak best for prototype testing
- html.to.design best for converting websites into editable Figma designs
- Tokens Studio best for maintaining design consistency
- WireFrame best for creating wireframes and user flows
- UX Stack Guru best for creating flow charts
- Unsplash for quick placeholder images
- Content Reel best for adding and managing custom text, images, and icons
- Illustrations best for free illustrations
- Blush best for creating illustrations
- Pitchdeck Presentation Studio best for creating presentations
- Chart best for graphical data visualization
1. UXtweak – best for prototype testing
UXtweak is a smart plugin for usability testing that integrates with Figma. It allows you to test Figma prototypes, gather real user feedback, and identify design flaws before development.
👌 I love how easy and quick it is to set up the tests. To import the prototype from Figma you just need a link. It imports all your transitions directly from Figma or you can choose to connect the screens manually during setup.
The analytics are great, you can easily filter out specific respondent groups, based on different criteria, and analyze results for each of them. I like that you can get a great amount of qual and quant insights without having to spend hours on the manual analysis.
How it works:
To test your Figma prototypes with UXtweak, simply prepare your Figma file, log in or register with UXtweak, create your study, and import the prototype. Share the prototype with participants, and you’re all set to go!
Price: Depends on the plan, but with UXtweak it is possible to do basic usability testing for free.
2. html.to.design – best for converting websites into editable Figma designs
This plugin enables you to convert any website into fully editable Figma designs. Simply import the HTML to start designing without building each element from scratch.
How it works:
Open the plugin menu and launch html.to.design. Enter the URL, select the viewports (mobile, desktop, tablet), and click import.
Price: 18 USD/month
3. Tokens Studio – best for maintaining design consistency
This plugin lets you create and manage design tokens, which are reusable design elements like colors, spacing, typography, and shadows. You can easily update tokens and see the changes apply across your entire Figma design, whether it’s just a specific section or the whole project.
How it works:
Download the Tokens plugin from the Figma Community, then run it in your Figma project to start using design tokens.
Price: Free (Pro version available for 49 EUR/month).
4. WireFrame – best for creating wireframes and user flows
The Wireframe plugin for Figma helps you quickly create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes using over 350 pre-built graphics for web and mobile.
How it works:
Install the WireFrame plugin from the Figma Community, open it in your project, and start dragging and dropping wireframes.
Price: Free
5. UX Stack Guru – best for creating flow charts
UX Stack Guru is a free plugin that you can use in Figma and FigJam to quickly create flow charts, sitemaps, and information architecture with drag-and-drop components.
How it works:
To download UX Stack Guru, go to the Figma Community, search for the plugin, and click “Install.” Once installed, you can access it from the plugin menu in Figma or FigJam.
Price: Free with paid upgrades.
6. Unsplash – best for quick placeholder images
The Unsplash plugin for Figma lets you insert high-resolution images from a library of over 3 million free photos directly into your designs. The images are free to use for both commercial and personal projects under the Unsplash License.
How it works: Simply install the Unsplash plugin, search for a photo, and click to add it to your design. Price: Free
7. Content Reel – best for adding and managing custom text, images, and icons
The Content Reel plugin for Figma helps you design more efficiently by allowing you to pull text strings, images, and icons from one palette. You can create and customize your own content, share it with others, and access it easily from your Home screen.
How it works:
- Install the Content Reel plugin, search for content, and easily add it to your design.
- Search or create text, image, and icon content to use in your designs.
- Apply content to layers with a single click or drag and drop.
- Customize and pin frequently used content for quick access.
Price: Free
8. Illustrations – best for free illustrations
The Illustration Libraries plugin for Figma lets you add free, high-quality illustrations to your designs. All illustrations can be used under the Creative Commons license, so you don’t need to create your own.
How it works:
Install the Illustrations plugin, find pictures you like, and drag them into your design.
Price: Free
9. Blush – best for creating illustrations
The Blush plugin for Figma lets you create and customize unique illustrations by mixing and matching design elements. Choose from collections by artists, tweak the components, or hit the random button to generate fresh compositions that suit your brand.
How it works:
Install the Blush plugin, choose a collection, pick a composition, and place it on your design. Customize it further to fit your style.
Price: Free (Pro version available for $12/month).
10. Pitchdeck Presentation Studio – best for creating presentations
Pitchdeck is a Figma plugin that simplifies creating animated presentations with real-time previews, GIFs, videos, and more. You can export your slides to PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, or PDF, and even embed content like YouTube videos, GIFs, and iFrames directly into your slides. The plugin also offers password-protected URLs for browser-based presentations and built-in analytics to track performance.
How it works:
- Install the Pitchdeck plugin from the Figma Community
- Add animations, videos, or links to your Figma slides.
- Export to PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, or PDF with editable text.
- Present from anywhere with password-protected URLs.
Price: Free (Pro version available for $23/month).
11. Chart – best for graphical data visualization
Chart is a powerful Figma plugin that allows you to create 18 types of charts using real or random data. You can import data from various sources like Excel, Google Sheets, CSV, JSON, or REST APIs, and even generate random data trends. The plugin supports full customization, allowing you to easily update and edit charts as needed.
How it works:
- Install the Chart plugin from the Figma Community
- Import data from sources like CSV, Google Sheets, or JSON.
- Create and customize 18 types of charts directly in Figma.
- Update and edit charts with real or random data.
Price: Free (Pro version for $10/year and Team version for $50/year available).
What can your use of plugins look like in practice?
1. Discover (understand the problem)
Goal: Research and gather insights to understand the user’s needs.
Activities:
- Conduct user interviews, surveys, and ethnographic studies and concept testing
- Perform competitive analysis and market research.
- Gather qualitative and quantitative data about the problem space.
- Build empathy maps and user personas to understand user goals, pain points, and motivations.
- Use affinity mapping to organize and categorize research findings, observations, and user feedback.
Suitable plugins:
- UXtweak to conduct interviews and surveys, or test your concept and designs using first click testing or five second testing
2. Define (clearly define the problem)
Goal: Synthesize the research to define the problem accurately.
Activities:
- Analyze and cluster insights from the discovery phase.
- Create problem statements or “How Might We” questions.
- Define user personas and journey maps to visualize pain points and opportunities.
- Create flowcharts to map out user journeys and decision points, helping to visualize how users interact with different parts of the product.
- Prioritize key user needs and business goals to focus on in the next phase.
Suitable plugins:
- UX Stack Guru for creating flowcharts.
- UXtweak to create journey maps according to research
3. Develop (ideate and generate solutions)
Goal: Explore various solutions and test concepts.
Activities:
- Brainstorm a wide range of design ideas and solutions.
- Create wireframes, sketches, and low-fidelity prototypes.
- Conduct usability testing or A/B testing with early concepts.
- Iterate based on user feedback to refine ideas and eliminate ineffective ones.
Suitable plugins:
- WireFrame for creating wireframes.
- Unsplash for quick placeholder images.
- UXtweak to conduct A/B testing on prototypes.
4. Deliver (refine and implement the solution)
Goal: Finalize the solution and ensure it works well for users.
Activities:
- Build high-fidelity prototypes and conduct final rounds of usability testing.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth handoff of design assets.
- Monitor and evaluate the product after launch to capture ongoing user feedback.
- Continuously improve the product through iteration and optimization.
Suitable plugins:
- ProtoPie to create high-fidelity prototypes.
- UXtweak to get feedback from real users.
Conclusion
In this article, we’ve highlighted several useful plugins, organizing them based on user feedback. Additionally, we explored how each plugin fits into the stages of the Double Diamond design process. We’ve confirmed that UXtweak can be utilized in all phases of the design process, and we’ve also provided tips on how to combine it with other plugins.
