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# [What is Figma?](https://ayooladaniel.hashnode.dev/what-is-figma-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is Figma and what does it do? Figma is a user interface design software that runs on the web and desktop with lots of amazing tweaks to improve a design system. It's in fact the best team-based collaborative design tool for designers. Let me tak...

Jan 13, 2021 · 6 min read · ayooladaniel.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Ayoola Daniel](https://hashnode.com/@theayooladaniel)

@theayooladaniel · Lagos, Nigeria

  
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WordPress, UI/UX

More about me? Hmmm... Failed founder of 3 startups.

## Responses 2

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[Gift Abah](https://hashnode.com/@abahgift)

[Feb 11, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-figma-1/5ffe59a6b00f7510ee958980/comment/602549e7c6d91052dafe8938)

I love how easy to understand this article is. Thanks for sharing

[Ayoola Daniel](https://hashnode.com/@theayooladaniel)

[Feb 11, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-figma-1/5ffe59a6b00f7510ee958980/comment/602549e7c6d91052dafe8938#reply-6025588dc6d91052dafe8b00)

That's sweet! Thanks for reading Gift.

[Quyum Kehinde](https://hashnode.com/@Quyum)

[Jan 13, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-figma-1/5ffe59a6b00f7510ee958980/comment/5ffef3bab00f7510ee9594a4)

Quite insightful! Thanks for sharing, Daniel.

[Ayoola Daniel](https://hashnode.com/@theayooladaniel)

[Feb 11, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-figma-1/5ffe59a6b00f7510ee958980/comment/5ffef3bab00f7510ee9594a4#reply-6025587cc6d91052dafe8af0)

You're welcome