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Figma Make Review: Is It Worth Using in 2025?
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Figma Make Review: Is It Worth Using in 2025?

Figma Make: Exploring Its Capabilities

Introduction to Figma Make

  • Lucas introduces the video, focusing on testing the capabilities of Figma Make.
  • The plan includes building simple and complex designs, as well as importing designs from Figma.

User Interface Overview

  • The interface resembles traditional Figma with a left panel for tools and a top panel for options.
  • Key features include share, publish, play buttons, user icon, preview options, and an empty code section.

Building a Signup Flow

  • Lucas initiates the creation of a user-friendly signup flow aimed at enhancing onboarding experiences.
  • He notes the initial design's appearance but mentions issues with spacing that need adjustment.

Interactivity Testing

  • Lucas tests interactivity by entering user details in the signup flow; it functions adequately.
  • He expresses interest in creating a dark mode version but notes limitations in frame management within Figma Make.

Image Reference Utilization

  • Lucas demonstrates how to use an image reference from Dribbble to create a financial app design.
  • After uploading an image and specifying design preferences (orange colors), he reviews the generated mobile view.

Evaluation of Generated Designs

  • The output is structurally similar to the reference but lacks interactivity; graphs are noted as inferior.
  • Lucas adds functionality by introducing a documents page but finds overall interactivity lacking across pages.

Importing Designs from Figma

  • Lucas discusses his interest in importing existing designs into Figma Make using specific files like UI kits.

Figma Make vs. Magic Path: A Comparative Analysis

Exploring Figma Landing Pages

  • The speaker discusses searching for a collection of Figma landing pages by Nagarjuna Pulam, highlighting the ease of creating a landing page to test design concepts.
  • Observations on the design reveal issues with responsiveness; elements like the login button and navbar are not functioning optimally, indicating potential flaws in layout positioning.

Challenges with Responsive Design

  • The speaker attempts to create a finance app using similar styles but notes difficulties with responsive design when importing from Figma.
  • Comparison is made to a previous banking app that successfully maintained responsiveness across mobile and desktop views, emphasizing the current app's shortcomings.

Limitations of Figma Make

  • The lack of interactivity in designs created through Figma is noted as a significant drawback, suggesting challenges in translating designs into functional applications.
  • Introduction of Magic Path as an alternative tool that allows for more flexibility and user-friendly features compared to Figma Make.

Features of Magic Path

  • Users can double-click anywhere within Magic Path to input prompts similar to those used in Figma, enhancing usability during the design process.
  • The ability to generate multiple designs simultaneously is highlighted, showcasing how different animations and components can be integrated effectively.

Comparing Design Outputs

  • Differences between generated designs are discussed; variations include distinct animations and component placements such as sign-up options with Google or Apple.
  • The speaker appreciates having two designs side-by-side for comparison, noting that this feature aligns with expectations for an infinite canvas typical in popular design tools.

Exporting Code: A Key Consideration

  • Concerns about exporting code from Figma Make are raised; while publishing options exist, there’s no straightforward method for code export.
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🤝 DISCORD COMMUNITY: Join me and lets build projects together!: https://discord.com/invite/vZxn6wZrDD 💡 NEED PERSONALIZED HELP? Book a 1-on-1 consultation: https://cal.com/lukasmargerie/60min In this video, I take Figma Make for a real-world spin—testing how well it handles basic UIs, image-based designs, and importing from Figma. I also compare it directly to Magic Path to see which tool delivers better results for modern, AI-assisted design workflows. 00:00 – Intro: Testing Figma Make from Scratch 01:20 – Building a Signup Flow & Dark Mode UI 03:36 – Designing from Image References (Mobile Finance App) 05:03 – Testing Figma Import and Responsiveness 07:26 – Comparing with Magic Path & Final Verdict Today, I’m diving deep into Figma Make, testing how it performs across different design tasks—from building a simple signup flow, to replicating Dribbble designs, to importing full Figma files. I explore how responsive, interactive, and customizable the tool really is and whether it holds up to the promise of being an all-in-one AI design tool. Toward the end, I compare Figma Make with Magic Path, highlighting key differences in infinite canvas support, code export, image reference integration, and more. If you’ve been wondering whether Figma Make is worth your time—or if Magic Path is still the better choice—this video breaks it all down with real examples and honest opinions.