I’m moving away from Adobe Xd to Figma

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I'm officially switching to Figma from Xd with pain in my heart. Adobe Xd has served me well since it came out, but I think that Adobe will continue with Figma and kill Xd. Lot's of videos about Figma from now on! I will start with the basics of Figma, so don't worry. I will help everyone who also want to make this transition.
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@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

I'm officially switching to Figma from Xd with pain in my heart. Adobe Xd has served me well since it came out, but I think that Adobe will continue with Figma and kill Xd eventually. Lot's of videos about Figma from now on! I will start with the basics of Figma, so don't worry. I will help everyone who also want to make this transition.

@arifikhsanudin9724 Жыл бұрын

That's really nice to see 😁

@deehivedesigns4948 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for always keeping us up to date. Guess we’ll be switching too…don’t wanna miss out. I look forward to your videos about it.

@pedroluis412 Жыл бұрын

I want continue learning. I will waiting your new videos. 👍

@bundaonduty650 Жыл бұрын

I love to watch your video. Now, that you already switch to figma, i wi watch your video more 😁😁

@rhea2608 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to your Figma tutorials 😊. I am also thinking of switching to Figma.

@carmelohinoguin3773 Жыл бұрын

The journey continues, I taught myself XD for a year now since I'm in the Adobe ecosystem. But yeah, we gotta switch for the 'better' and I feel you for the transition. Lez go!

@lazydas Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! Going through the same emotions as someone being around computers since the age of 5, learning Photoshop 7 to getting excited at PS getting artboards which helped a lot in web designing to completely shifting my design workflow to XD for years - this feels painful.

@empirejunaid3356 Жыл бұрын

Hi! did you get iPhone gift by livingwithpixels02?

@fenrisform Жыл бұрын

Nice! i've moved to Figma already but there are some features in XD that I hope adobe will implement in Figma like Repeat Grid, drag n drop image to object (faster/easier in XD compared to Figma's process), and fewer clicks to adjust mask box. pretty sure there's still more but this mini list is a big plus already.

@mirageisme2665 Жыл бұрын

Repeat grid is amazing but with figmas auto layout it gives you more power to make touches and adjustments in a similar manner and also helps when creating prototypes

@estate0007 Жыл бұрын

Good analysis of the situation. Looking forward to your Figma tuts!

@iamshirleyt Жыл бұрын

I’ve already started the switch as well. I agree there are some growing pains learning a new tool but it’s always fun gaining a new skill

@kavr Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your outlook Rino, I will look In to figma tbh I've been seeing it more on upwork as well. There is more demand

@MJay73 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rino, I've also used photoshop so far, but actually wanted to switch to XD now. You made great videos and the tool was really promising. That's why I was a little shocked at first that you were changing. But what I've seen about Figma since yesterday, I can absolutely understand the switch. I will also work with Figma in the future and hope to see many more helpful videos from you. Greetings from Germany.

@sameerhussain2579 Жыл бұрын

Photoshop is just so versatile and multi purpose, do you know if it's faster designing for web than on XD or Figma for that matter?

@felipesviaro Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I'm in the process of choosing between this two tools... and this came in the best time! I'll definitly check your channel :)

@iqraslillspace Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking of switching to Figma too for a while, since I always heard people talking so positively about it. However, I was also hesitant like you since I was so used to XD and the other Adobe apps 😩But I think it's time to switch indeed... I'm curious for your new videos to learn more about Figma.

@ere.evelasco Жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm learning how to use Figma so I will be checking out what you have to share about it!

@AdrianaRiveraPro Жыл бұрын

I'm just discovering your channel and I love the way you explain very useful, clearly and concisely. Any advice about how to make a good brief and interview with the client I would love to know your process from the moment they start asking a question, especially how you manage the pricing if they want extra changes and tips about charging them in advance or at the end of the project??? would be very useful for starters. Please keep doing your videos, they're awesome. I just got subscribed :D

@Eastie_ Жыл бұрын

Good info and a good mindset Rino.

@robertsimondj Жыл бұрын

can't wait the new videos :) so cute was the story for your childhood :))

@JohnXionidis Жыл бұрын

Cant wait for Figma tutorials from you!

@farhadshaon5595 Жыл бұрын

This is a great decision. Figma is a fantastic tool, looking forward to your tutorials for Figma.

@mradford10 Жыл бұрын

Please do some targeted content on how to move from XD to Figma. Eg Component states, libraries etc. I already use both at work and can absolutely see the advantage of Figma’s web based ease, sharing and collaboration. However there are still some real advantages with XD that I really hope will transition into Figma. For example video has just arrived in Figma, but still no support for Lottie file animations. XD is much easier to use from an Adobe perspective. Sharing how you navigate your transition from XD to Figma would be really valuable. So with that in mind, I’ve just subscribed to your channel! Can’t wait.

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input! 🙏🏻

@empirejunaid3356 Жыл бұрын

@@rinodeboer Someone is pretending of giveaways on every comment of this video.... using your name and dp, he is asking to pay 155$ for the custom cost to ship iPhone 14 pro max.

@gianenci Жыл бұрын

I can’t Wait for your videos about Figma!

@Yasir-zy3en Жыл бұрын

Made the switch about a month or 2 ago. Best decision I made in some time. Works a lot smoother than XD imo

@ShootThatVideo Жыл бұрын

Great video! Often we're too afraid to move forward!

@ewast777 Жыл бұрын

I started to learn web design in Adobe XD from your course. A few months ago during course about digital design I started to use Figma. And that was mind-blowing! This tool is a loooooot better than XD! You can think like a developer and a designer when building websites or apps in Figma. Figma has so many little things that XD is lacking. Great decision! 😁

@amrobbie Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved his XD Course. Looking forward to his figma one. I'm sure he will do one!

@WPCookie Жыл бұрын

This is a great decision. I've been thinking of switching to Figma too for a while, since I always heard people talking so positively about it.

@amalk932 Жыл бұрын

It worked! Tank you sir.

@lib22nd Жыл бұрын

finally this day comes. love it!

@ytRap007 Жыл бұрын

great point of view.

@amrobbie Жыл бұрын

Interested to know your thoughts on Adobe Express too. I'm wondering it we can use it as many companies use Canva to design templates for client use without a subscription for the client.

@user-eq1xm7cf5g Жыл бұрын

man I missed this kind of tutorials lol. Great work here, thanks!!!

@sumaiyadelwar9388 Жыл бұрын

Thank you man for sharing this stuff

@Englishwithlily10 Жыл бұрын

good man and Good luck we Love you .

@MIRAJADESIGN Жыл бұрын

Here for it!

@HaroldsMind Жыл бұрын

I also started with XD because there was no Window's version of Sketch. Then moved on to Sketch in 2018 for pretty much everything, but still kept tabs on XD, specially the prototyping. Then earlier this year started with Figma while Sketch still being my go to. However after the Adobe/Figma announcement I wen full on with Figma for all my personal stuff! Still use mostly Sketch at work in a production environment, as that's what most of our team uses, as well as what alot of client design system have been built on. Trying to keep tabs on three separate tools at a high level was a pain. Now I'm mostly vested in Figma/Sketch, but leaning hard on Figma!

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for sharing your story 🙏🏻

@GrafikGerm Жыл бұрын

@LivingWithPixels Someone is pretending of giveaways on every comment of this video.... using your name and dp, should I content him or not?

@ryukenwear9276 Жыл бұрын

same here, been using XD since im jumping to UIUX field...and with the same reason as urs...i tried to use figma and yes! i think figma is better. but the only thing that I don't like about figma is the sharing option with developers, for me...XD win on that part. (maybe i didn't fully explore that part yet)

@vanhellsingniko8580 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@seko6935 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently still using PS for web design (primarily because that's how I learned it back in media school), knowing that there is a much much better way with XD. I was about to switch to XD, but the news of the Figma takeover made me unsure. Thank you for this informative video. I better start then directly with Figma :P Greetings from Hamburg

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear, because thats a huge step. I think you will love it. I will be here trying to create great content about Figma. Coming soon!

@empirejunaid3356 Жыл бұрын

@@rinodeboer Someone is pretending of giveaways on every comment of this video.... using your name and dp, he is asking to pay 155$ for the custom cost to ship iPhone 14 pro max.

@andre.bandarra Жыл бұрын

The only thing i miss in Figma is some integration with Photoshop, like XD does, just by adding a simple "edit in Photoshop" feature for image editions, it would be a great improvement to Figma

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure this will come in the future now that Adobe is involved!

@ridhosaputro9831 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video showing how to edit softs????

@imt-liege Жыл бұрын

Dank u wel ;-)

@anastasiapapageorgiou3096 Жыл бұрын

All the best,

@Alhamzah_F_Abbas Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative video

@Underhills Жыл бұрын

I'm coming from years of using XD and I'm trying to adopt to Figma cause it's the chosen tool in another project. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I sure miss the speed of XD and the actual prototyping features that I think exceeds what's possible in Figma. I'm talking about imitating UI functionality and interaction patterns etc. Figma is lacking behind in that department. I'm used to prototyping animations, UI components etc to demo functionality. With Figma I observe that the team designers don't actually choose to prototype, they make static UI "stills" so to speak and I think that they do that cause the options for anything else is sparse at best. That's a petty cause I enjoy Figma's collaboration features, that's the main strength of this application. To become something more Figma needs to better their prototyping tools. It's crucial to be able to demo stuff in an authentic manner for user tests and more. In Figma it's alot of linking static frames together. In XD it's a matter of prototyping on a more dynamic level. I also enjoy the Adobe echo system, seamlessly joining industry leading applications like PS, Illu, XD etc together. It's powerful.

@blessdarah1256 Жыл бұрын

Figma is good but I still enjoy XD The drag to change font size, repeat grid and working with components is much better to me.

@schmunk Жыл бұрын

Yes please. Let the journey begin :)

@AtaurRaziq 10 ай бұрын

Watching this today I have noticed Xd is only available to download via the CC app. It has been unshelved. Certain things like repeater grids and auto populate images is something I've yet to see in figma. As well as the after effects workflow with Xd

@Hishamlafi Жыл бұрын

I really wanna change to figma but I'm scared I don't know why maybe because of the change but I looking to learn figma

@Tech_bobs Жыл бұрын

Uncle Rino, its hurts to adapt to figma.. but I have no choice.. and thanks for being my mentor.. Love from Africa

@Tech_bobs Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir. I can't thank you enough..

@ejikeonwunabonze Жыл бұрын

Rino, anywhere you go, we follow😅 So when are you bringing us the Figma Tutorial?

@JamesWoolfordDesign Жыл бұрын

Is it accessible in adobe cloud subscription yet? Or will it always be seperate

@brandalab Жыл бұрын

Great decision! Good luck and have fun! Greetings from Greece

@jugibur2117 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I agree, XD could probably die on the long run. But I'm still surprised that Adobe bought Figma for so much money when it has such a similar product in XD. Why wasn't it simply improved further, it already had a good user base? I don't think there will be a free version for Figma on the long run, Adobe has to recoup those huge expenses after all.

@AmrEmad2011 Жыл бұрын

lol been thinking about that transition for a while now ... at least I know am not making it alone

@pvbee Жыл бұрын

I switched to Figma 3 years ago and I still love it. Such a great tool to work collaboratively and it’s fast too!

@empirejunaid3356 Жыл бұрын

Welcome in Figma, I hope you enjoy it

@johnmackin46 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that Adobe has released a plug in for WordPress to import XD designs. Seems like development for XD is not dead yet.

@ionutsabo Жыл бұрын

Figma's Auto-layout and Prototyping are unmatched by any other platform. It's a no brainer ;)

@liokinmediahub Жыл бұрын

im now a dicsiple of ur channel with a heavy heavy heart

@MultiProximus Жыл бұрын

That’s good news Rino

@mibetter Жыл бұрын

I began using XD a year and a half ago. I used Adobe software for years so I had a comfort level using an Adobe product for website layout. But, I switched to Figma about 6 months ago. It is a better program compared to XD. I believe Adobe came to that conclusion also.

@sebastianseng5278 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@simbamadungwe Жыл бұрын

I used to use XD exclusively when it was completely free, so I switched to Figma when they introduced pricing, not because I wanted to use free tools, but rather because Adobe had stopped allowing my region (ZW) to purchase their products. Now that they have Figma, Figma very soon will not work in my country, so switching to Sketch will be the best choice.

@liokinmediahub Жыл бұрын

im joining you on this journey. Adobe xd has taken my artworks and I'm stacked I saved them on creative cloud and they are now asking me to pay...I'm in Ghana and I cant pay for that.i hope FIGMA wont kill me too. I'm so messed

@siddhant2002 Жыл бұрын

Great decision, Love figma ♥️

@amrobbie Жыл бұрын

I knew you would do this lol - Aaargh...., okay I'm coming with you!

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Hahah, I feel you 😎😂

@henstradesign4802 Жыл бұрын

Not great news but equates to designers having to switch from QuarkXpress to InDesign. Equates to the demise of Adobe Muse too! Arghh!!! Well time to learn Figma...thanks Rino!

@yourtrinty Жыл бұрын

Finally, Figma!

@robertmullinslives Жыл бұрын

Remember GoLive? It was AWESOME! I loved it, but when Adobe acquired Macromedia's Dreamweaver, GoLive was killed. As a result I started doing website design differently and never moved on to the Dreamweaver product. I've tried it a few times, but it's so damn cumbersome. I'm not moving to Figma till I have to. their interface sucks, and doesn't have the adobe-like interface. Unfortunately I'm a UX/UI designer, so at some point I'll have to bite the bullet. But util then.....I'll go kicking and screaming. ; )

@estycki Жыл бұрын

Awwww I know the pain of using PC while all your fellow students used Mac, they made fun of me for using a “clunker.” It’s one of those things that teaches you how to work within your means.

@TheMav75 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rino, this has made up my mind as it has accrued to me Adobe would do as you have said!

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! That was my goal with this video 👌🏼

@joseph-the-seventh 6 ай бұрын

I just discovered that Adobe XD is now in "maintenance mode" and is no longer available to purchase as a stand-alone app... so looks like Adobe is officially sunsetting XD. Time to learn Figma! Hey Rino do you have and Figma courses?

@BigWickVic Жыл бұрын

arent they the same thing now?

@GrafikGerm Жыл бұрын

@LivingWithPixels Someone is pretending of giveaways on every comment of this video.... using your name and dp, should I content him or not?

@nick_ikenma Жыл бұрын

Finally! You made the right choice! Pleeeease use frames, not groups, not rectangles. 🙏🏾

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Haha yea! Team Figma 💪🏼. Please explain why. I have seen that frames are better for many things, but is there no use at all for using groups in your perspective? And what about that rectangle comment? Do you also use frames to create rectangles?

@nick_ikenma Жыл бұрын

@LivingWithPixels Frames in Figma were made specifically for UI design, and so they behave much like how you want the real web or app elements to behave in real life. They have scalable and responsive capabilities. Groups, on the other hand, were made for art, simply. They're not made for UI design and are neither scalable nor responsive. Plus when you use groups, there's no option to put a background colour or stoke or anything like that; you'd have to add a shape to the group to do that. For rectangles, I said you shouldn't use them because new Figma users tend to use them to create UI elements like buttons, cards, headers, etc. But this is wrong and won't work well for a real design. And yes, I use frames to create rectangles too. Even when I create art, I use frames. When I need a UI element to be a circle, I also use a frame, but I max out the border radius so it's a perfect circle. Finally, with frames, you unlock a world of possibilities in Figma. You can use auto layout (can't use with groups), which you'll love for the most part, but perhaps hate when you're just learning. 😂 When in doubt, use frames! 😂

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, this definitely seems the way to go! I will test it.

@kwesiowusu7572 Жыл бұрын

I really wished Figma had an offline version. Not we all have access to regular internet. So having the offline version like will be massive. 🤝🤝

@fluxacadmey5836 Жыл бұрын

please create a course for xd users switching cuz its hard for us

@advanced-developers Жыл бұрын

Good

@user-sg8xs5ei6k Жыл бұрын

I am a strictly adobe xd user and didnt want to do any switch to figma despite ALLLL things people were saying, for me there were just some small differences that dont really require the switch. But until this video, my consideration can change, cause why do i invest in something that will soon die or not be developed much! But before making any move i will ask you (You this channel) this question. We are in 2023 mid, why we still not see figma among adobe software, is the purchase happened?

@gotta-date-with-hate Жыл бұрын

I miss the days of being able to purchase the Adobe program...The monthly thing is good to get new customers but considering I've used adobe for over 15 years, the monthly price can add up...But in fairness Adobe has the best customer service hands down...I had been paying for two stock accounts for about four months, with the credits rolling over so it wasn't a huge loss of money but I messaged them to remove it so I wouldn't lose any of the credits....They actually refunded me over $130 without me even asking and didn't delete the credits...SO like Apple, i'll always be loyal to adobe..But design is only a new hobby i'm trying to learn form KZfaq

@annalee8781 Жыл бұрын

I switched from XD to Figma too, a while ago. But then switched to Lunacy after Adobe buys Figma

@creativeembargo Жыл бұрын

It seems like they cant buy Figma now, because of the cartel law

@Pkaydezigns 2 ай бұрын

Now Adobe XD is not available on Creative Cloud

@erynnknight4268 16 күн бұрын

What do you think they are going to do now that the deal fell through?

@rinodeboer 15 күн бұрын

I was literally thinking about this yesterday, but I am assuming that Adobe will continue with Xd and become a competitor. I think this because Adobe loves market domination.

@jeromebrown20 Жыл бұрын

You moving to webflow next?

@NahidHossain Жыл бұрын

Figma Figma Yeeeee! XD is already almost died. Future is for figma. Good decision rino.

@johnjohnrice585 Жыл бұрын

After adobe purchased them?!

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Yea! Especially. Because Adobe will probably move on with Figma, not Xd

@WIN-js3fp Жыл бұрын

Figma should have save file on computer option for offline

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Even if you have no internet connection you can continue working. The changes are saved in your browser and then when you have a internet connection again its automatically synchronizes/saves the changes you’ve made.

@ParaParagon Жыл бұрын

Who remembers Adobe Muse, and how Adobe said bye bye to it. Going to be looking at Figma also 👀

@RodrigoMendoza7 Жыл бұрын

In my case, I'm educating myself to use Penpot, just in case Adobe ends up messing things up with Figma.

@bridiemacdonald9436 Жыл бұрын

Sold - switching to Figma!

@KillahManjaro Жыл бұрын

I love XD but the writing is o n the wall. It's just a matter time before Adobe kills XD. I'm learning Figma as well. And yes, Figma is better then XD.

@HeyTylerMartin Жыл бұрын

Honestly I was skeptical when I watched this video. Then I launched Figma for the first time ever, drew a box at the top of the screen, and noticed that there was NO BORDER BY DEFAULT. That's all it took. Bye bye XD.

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Hahah 🤣

@empirejunaid3356 Жыл бұрын

@@rinodeboer Someone is pretending of giveaways on every comment of this video.... using your name and dp, he is asking to pay 155$ for the custom cost to ship iPhone 14 pro max.

@malihaparveen2224 Жыл бұрын

I tried buying Adobe XD but it is gone from the market. Adobe shut it down. I came across Figma and learning it now.

@chillingarenaa603 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to FIGMA!

@PUK1SVA Жыл бұрын

Switched from Xd to Figma 1,5 years ago. Now when I have to work/edit in Xd (my boss works in Xd) I always ask myself why it took me so long to switch :D Xd is terrible.

@scrooge-mcduck Жыл бұрын

Yup, could feel XD dead way before Figma buyout. Remember Macromedia? Dreamweaver v GoLive?

@seeithappen1 Жыл бұрын

Funny how these guys never mention the Lunacy editor from icons8 .... it is more powerful than xd or figma with ai powered tools .... format compatible and built-in graphics .... plus it works offline and is totally free ....

@umerzafar Жыл бұрын

If only figma can introduce repeat grid

@jaimevtv Жыл бұрын

Finally 😂

@wordonice4457 Жыл бұрын

In other words, you're moving from Adobe to Adobe

@sameerhussain2579 Жыл бұрын

Adobe XD isn't bad or limited, it's just Figma is so versatile. Take the browser based interface, for example. And it's free! Will we get a free Figma with an Adobe badge on it?

@markjoncheff Жыл бұрын

We have made the decision to make the switch after losing a big client over them wanting to only use Figma for designs. I have gone through a lot of research but this video is great because it comes from the perspective of someone that is an expert in XD. A lot of other videos are from only Figma people that don't actually know the good things about XD, I have started doing sites in Figma and I'm not sure if its something I have'nt got the hang of yet but XD seems to be much quicker. Prototyping seems harder in Figma, my designs are very static so far compared to XD designs. I hope that is my lack of knowledge at this stage.

@rinodeboer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. But I think the prototyping tools are a bit lacking compared to Xd. But many other benefits to Figma.