At Lethal, Figma is our weapon of choice. Some might say we’re a little obsessed, but that’s only because it’s that good.
This design platform is built for speed, collaboration, and delivering pixel-perfect results without the endless back-and-forth. Whether we’re mapping out wireframes or user flows in FigJam, designing a new eCommerce site, or creating an interactive prototype for clients to preview, Figma keeps our team and clients connected in real time so projects move forward without a hitch.
Here’s why we use it, how it works, and why it gives our clients a serious advantage.
What Figma Does
Figma is an all-in-one, cloud-based design tool that covers everything from wireframes to polished visuals. No downloads, no file chaos on our desktops, no multiple files called “latest version” or “version 2.0”, the only thing we see is a live, always-up-to-date space where creativity and collaboration happen at the same time.
It’s designed to handle the entire digital design process in one place, so there’s no bouncing between multiple programs, files or fighting with file compatibility. Everything is streamlined, connected, and ready to share instantly.
How It Works
Figma runs right in your browser (with desktop and mobile apps if you prefer), so anyone on the team can jump in from anywhere if needed. Every edit is saved instantly, every change is visible in real time, and nothing gets lost in translation.
Multiple people can work on the same file at once, make edits on the fly, or drop feedback exactly where it’s needed. The result? Faster decisions, less confusion, and a smoother path from concept to launch.
How We Use Figma
For us, Figma is the central hub where creativity meets execution. Designers and developers working together in the same space, building, tweaking, and perfecting without ever slowing down.
For our clients, Figma makes the design process transparent and interactive. With its prototype feature, you can experience your new website in a realistic, clickable preview before it goes live. You can navigate it just like the finished
product, giving you a true feel for the final design. Feedback is straightforward, leave comments directly on the design and see updates instantly, without drafting long emails or messy Word docs. It’s collaboration, without the pain points.
Why this matters for our clients:
- Faster turnaround times on design updates and revisions
- The ability to see and interact with work in progress in real time
- Clearer communication through direct in-design feedback tools
- A more accurate preview of your final website or product before launch
Figma vs Adobe: Strengths & Gaps
In our eyes, Figma is quickly overtaking Adobe as our program of choice. Its biggest win over Adobe tools is its speed and collaboration. No massive files, no constant exporting, only instant updates and a single source of truth. It’s also purpose-built for interface and web design, so it fits our digital-first projects perfectly.
Where Figma shines:
- Real-time collaboration for teams and clients
- Cloud-based access with no version control headaches
- Purpose-built for web and interface design
- AI integration for image generation, design suggestions, and automatic code snippets
- Streamlined workflow from concept to developer handoff
Where Adobe still leads:
- Advanced photo editing capabilities
- Complex vector illustration tools
- Print and large-format design
- Deep integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps
Figma’s latest AI integration gives Adobe a serious run for its money, offering image generation, intelligent design suggestions, and even development assistance with automatic code snippets that make handovers faster and cleaner.
While Adobe has its own AI tools, Figma’s approach keeps everything within one streamlined workspace, making it quicker and easier for teams to take ideas from concept to completion.
That said, Adobe still rules with in-depth photo editing, complex illustration, and print design. Figma isn’t here to replace those strengths (yet), it’s here to dominate the areas where teamwork, speed, and web-ready design matter most.
Design Systems
One of Figma’s secret weapons is the ability to develop strong design systems. Reusable styles, colours, typography, and components that keep every project consistent and on-brand. Once a system is set up, changes can be rolled out across every page, screen, or asset in seconds.
But Figma goes deeper. It makes design systems collaborative and smart. Teams work together in real time to craft and refine shared libraries. You get version control and clear change history. You can create accessible components, document usage rules right inside the system, and even generate code snippets for dev handoffs, all from the same interface.
For our clients, that means faster delivery, uniform design across every touchpoint, and seamless transitions from design to launch.
The Lethal team is in full swing updating our systems and processes. Using the Portable Design: Smarter, Not Harder tutorial as a starting point, we’ve been inspired to treat our design framework as a living, breathing entity, one that’s always evolving and adapting.
Why We Love It at Lethal
Figma has changed the way we design, how we collaborate with each other and how we present work to our clients. It’s faster, cleaner, and far more collaborative than anything we’ve used before. It lets us move from concept to completion without the bottlenecks, while keeping our clients looped in every step of the way.
Where to from here?
The Figma team is constantly evolving the platform, recently releasing new AI tools and Figma Slides. This keeps our team learning, experimenting, and sharing knowledge to stay ahead of the curve. We’re particularly excited about how Figma can be progressive in eCommerce websites, integrating seamlessly with platforms like Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix.
For our clients, this means less waiting, more clarity, and a smoother design process, Innovative workflows that keep projects moving quickly, and a final product that’s exactly what you envisioned and often exceeds it.
