Wireframe Frameworks

Digitalizing Your Paper Sketches into Wireframes Using Figma

In this video, I walk you through the process of transforming your paper sketches into digital wireframes using Figma. 

I introduce some valuable resources and tools to help streamline your wireframing process. In this video, I emphasize the importance of digitalizing paper sketches to create wireframes efficiently. I recommend using Figma due to its robust features, including components and system creation capabilities. I also introduce useful wireframe kits like Platforma and Tetrisly, which can simplify your wireframing tasks with pre-made components and layouts. Finally, I encourage you to explore these tools or create your own custom wireframes in Figma as we move forward to the next lesson.

Summary

1. Introduction to Digital Wireframing: I begin by discussing the importance of moving from paper sketches to digital wireframes to streamline the design process and enhance collaboration.
2. Choosing Figma: Figma is highlighted as the primary tool for digital wireframing due to its robust features, such as components and the ability to create a comprehensive design system.
3. Exploring Wireframe Kits: I introduce Platforma, a wireframe kit available for Figma, Sketch, and Adobe, offering a vast library of pre-made components and layouts to speed up the wireframing process.
4. Advantages of Platforma: The convenience of using Platforma's ready-made components is discussed, emphasizing how it can save time and effort, particularly for beginners or those looking for a quick start.
5. Tetrisly Wireframe Kit: Another recommended tool is Tetrisly, available for both Sketch and Figma, known for its organized and reusable core components, providing flexibility in wireframing.
6. Customizing Wireframes: I stress the importance of developing your own style and components in wireframing, encouraging users to start with simple shapes like boxes and circles.
7. Exploring Options: I emphasize that while pre-made kits are helpful, creating custom wireframes can offer greater flexibility and alignment with personal or project-specific needs.
8. Next Steps: The video concludes with an invitation to continue to the next lesson, where I will demonstrate how to use Figma to create your own wireframes from scratch.