Figma

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/figma

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core technology?Browser-native, real-time collaborative vector graphics editor
2. What is the primary application?User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, and prototyping
3. What is Figma and why is it like a digital playground?Figma is a design tool that lets you create drawings, apps, and websites right in your web browser. It lets many people work together at the same time, like a shared playground for ideas.
4. How can I draw and build apps with friends in Figma?You can open a design file in Figma and start drawing shapes, adding text, and arranging elements. Your friends can join the same file and see your changes instantly, so you can build together.

Vector Graphics Editor: Software that creates and manipulates images based on mathematical equations, allowing for infinite scalability without loss of quality.
Real-time Collaboration: The ability for multiple users to work on the same document or project simultaneously, with changes visible to all participants instantly.
Prototyping: The process of creating an interactive simulation of a product to test its functionality, user flow, and overall user experience before full development.