Sketch vs Figma - Why I switched!

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It feels like there are a million design tools we're supposed to be paying attention to, but completely switching to a new tool can mean a new workflow, new things to learn, new processes... it's a lot of effort! Recently I switched from Sketch to using Figma and I wanted to tell you why I made the switch and what I'm loving about Figma!

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// ABOUT ME

I'm Charli and I'm designer from New Zealand currently living in Valencia, Spain. I’m the Creative Director at a remote tech company called ConvertKit and I posting videos about the design projects I work on and the tools I use, as well as vlogs of my life as a designer. I regularly livestream what I'm working on in Coworking Club streams. Welcome to the channel! Please subscribe and say hi in the comments, and maybe we'll see you in the live chat on the next stream.

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[aaronvarga]

I just made this switch as well. Love to hear your perspectives on this switch. This is very insightful. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[kyouhyung]

XD seems to be a legit option, especially since it works on both Mac and PC. The one thing I liked the best about the XD was that you could 'just start using' it without learning anything if you are already an Adobe user.

[captain]

Love love love Figma! Made me fall in love with design again!

[iancuaresma]

Your tutorials are appreciated. You explain everytNice tutorialng so simply and show the fundantals of producing. Many people and myself thank

[DaneSWilson]

A big thing I miss with Figma is the plugin support, Sketch just has such a great community who contribute awesome plugins.

[yassirettayki]

You've actually got so quality stuff on your channel. Keep that up man!

[Jonesrful]

Been jamming on Figma for a while. Really enjoy it, love their dedication to collaboration across teams and clients.

Also, the fact I don't have to worry about saving files is so fresh.

[atHomeNYC]

Amazing piece of software. Very powerful, almost no learning curve and free. It has saved me hours of headaches. The last thing I want to thing about when coding is the color palette!

[taylordunham]

This is crazy helpful, Charli! I am actually still learning sketch (hello 10+ years of the adobe suite!). But I have a last minute project starting this week and just found out I'll have to jump into Figma for the collaboration. You've eased my fears immensely! Thank you!!

[spectrumwarrior]

I am currently going through Bethel tech for Ui/ux design and had to share your channel with my fellow students because you are awesome! Love the content! SO helpful!

[kristinalawson]

Thank you so much for the info. My team is thinking of moving to Figma and hearing about the collaboration ease with Figma is the biggest pro for us.

[isabelgriffin]

Thank you for explaining these programs with clarity and demonstrations.

[DesignGal]

Figma has been looking better and better these days! Thanks for the detailed comparison, I didn't know about some of those features.

[chickee]

You're a savior! I've been using Figma for 2+ years now and I haven't figured out a way to solve this 5:24 problem.

[BrianRevie]

I had no idea this was a thing! Thank you for your kind, concise review, I have long used Sketch but Figma seems far more intuitive.

[whoeatsnext]

My new job starts tomorrow and the team uses Figma, so thank you for your VERY helpful videos. They make me feel more confident about the transition, so thank you!

[mattward]

I love Figma, I've just started making speed art videos using it. I'm learning new awesome features everyday and it's great.

[sharonpothan]

Been using Sketch for a while now but seeing that Figma is free & collaboration friendly- I’m sold!

[Kuwandi]

I believe Invision is the go to for sketch, when it comes to collaborative mode

[nickrichmond]

Super cogent, helpful and accessible review - thanks Charli