designwithkingsley
@desgnwitkinsley • 9,926 subscribers
I design solutions that blend technology and creativity, turning complex problems into seamless user experiences. #TechInnovator #ProblemSolver #UXDesign
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I recently noticed someone on LinkedIn critiquing this prototype a lady replicated and shared on her LinkedIn page, suggesting it’s not ideal for UX. I really want people to understand that the prototypes I share are creative explorations. They’re meant to push boundaries and demonstrate what’s possible with tools like Figma. They may not represent a final UX solution, or trying to define a better design approach. In the real world of UX, i blend research, sketches, and mockups to create effective solutions. The essence of my posts is to inspire and explore new possibilities, not to define what a better UX should be. #prototype #figmatutorial #uxdesign #figmatips
designwithkingsley117,405 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
The fastest way to land mad gigs as a UX designer is to prototype those still screens. Just calm down learn prototyping then start sharing it mostly on LinkedIn. Once done well you will see clients flooding your dm. Tutorial link is on comment section.
designwithkingsley43,579 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
I did this in 2022 and it will still work in 2026 if you have the courage to chase it.
designwithkingsley41,796 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
Figma tips.. Best way to prepare for design handoff #UXDesign #uidesign
designwithkingsley112,257 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
I am quitting Figma prototype... I’m done prototyping the traditional way. The slow way. The “let me finish all the flows first” way. AI has made traditional prototyping the lowest-leverage part of design. Today, with AI I can: • generate first-pass layouts • spin up variants instantly • explore flows faster than I ever could manually • handle repetitive UI work So if you are still going to be spending most of your time dragging frames and wiring interactions like i did in this video, I just left you behind.. SORRY. I’m not quitting design. I’m doubling down on: • problem framing • systems thinking • research synthesis • decision-making • shipping faster with AI as a multiplier There is a shift currently happening and its not AI vs designers. It’s average designers vs AI-powered great designers. Honestly I would rather be on the right side of that gap. Want to learn how I do this, hit the FOLLOW button cos I will be sharing prototypes + prompts that I used to generate it. #AI #Promptdesigner #UXdesign #UIdesign #Figma #Figmadesign #prototype
designwithkingsley27,335 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
This is where a lot of tech professionals landing 6-figure roles actually get hired from. Not random job boards. Not even the usual “Easy Apply.” Here are 8 platforms that are genuinely high-signal for UX designers and tech professionals looking for fully remote roles. I also broke down what makes each one stand out, and how you should use them properly. 1. Wellfound (AngelList) URL: How to win here: Build a profile like a landing page (2 to 3 outcomes + 1 niche). Filter by salary range + stage. Apply to roles where your portfolio matches the product type. Message founder/recruiter with 2 lines: relevant proof + quick question. You will also need a USD account to receive salary, go to Cleva (YC W24) and open one. Best level: mid to senior (junior can still get something here with strong case studies). 2. Otta URL: How to win here: Set preferences tightly (role, level, industry, remote rules). Treat it like “high quality, low volume”: 3–5 strong apps/week. Tailor your first line of CV to match the job’s problem space. Best level: junior-mid to senior (works for all, but best when your profile is clear). 3. Y Combinator Jobs (Work at a Startup) URL: How to win here: Apply to roles where you can show 0→1 or growth-stage wins. Add a short “Operating style” section in your profile (collaboration, scope). Follow up off-platform (LinkedIn/email) with a 3-sentence note. You may also need a USD account to receive salary, go to Cleva (YC W24) and open one. Best level: mid to senior (but juniors can land roles in smaller teams with strong proof). 4. Himalayas URL: How to win here: Set location/timezone filters correctly. Save searches + alerts for your niche (e.g., B2B SaaS, fintech). Apply within 24 - 48 hours of posting when possible. Best level: all levels. 5. Remotive URL: How to win here: Filter to “worldwide” only if you truly can work globally. Don’t apply without rewriting your top 3 bullets to match role keywords. Pair every application with a short “proof note” (1 case study link + why). Best level: mid-level + seniors, but juniors can win with tailored apps. 6. We Work Remotely URL: How to win here: Apply fast (same day if possible). Use a “1-minute cover letter”: 3 bullets (domain match, proof, link). Only apply when you match 70%+ of requirements. Best level: mid to senior. 7. Remote OK URL: How to win here: Use strict filters (role + seniority + benefits). Ignore anything vague (“rockstar”, no salary, unclear company). Treat it like lead gen: apply + then research and follow up elsewhere. Best level: mid to senior. 8. FlexJobs (paid, but filtered) URL: How to win here: Only pay if you’ll apply consistently for 30 days. Use advanced filters and avoid anything without clear employer info. Cross-check listings on the company’s careers page. Best level: junior to mid (also useful for career switchers). You will need a USD account to receive salary, go to Cleva (YC W24) and open one. If you find breakdowns like this useful, Follow for more, I share more of them here. Don't mention.
designwithkingsley14,262 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
Prototyping can be fun in Figma and a nightmare when you are new to it. As a self-taught designer, I had to figure everything out the hard way. I thought I had seen it all when I was learning Adobe Photoshop back then in 2012. I discovered Figma four years ago and decided to explore the tool since I had been using Adobe XD and Sketch to create some mockups. When I discovered Figma, I created the prototype I shared in my last post just because it popped into my head when I was in the bathroom 😂. I rushed out and decided to try it immediately, more like a freestyle thing and was never intended to be a real product but could be modified into becoming one if the need arises. But many misunderstood the point, which was using the video to convey a message to other young designers never to skip the process, else you will create the wrong MVP. Another design made with love in Figma #figma #uxdesign #uidesign
designwithkingsley52,562 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Make your Figma designs more realistic with this simple plugin One thing I always prioritize in my Figma designs is realism— I love to make every design feel like the final product of cos while considering actual user feedback and making sure every detail aligns with how real people would interact with the app after production. But if you’ve ever presented a prototype, you’ve probably heard some funny questions like: ❓ “Why do all the thumbnails have the same image?” ❓ “Why is every name just ‘User’s Name’ or ‘Person’s Name’?” That’s when I discovered the Content Reel plugin in Figma. Instead of manually searching for different images on Unsplash or filling in placeholder names, this plugin lets me generate realistic profile images, names, and other content in seconds. Since then, I’ve cut down on unnecessary design tweaks and saved a ton of time. If you haven’t used it yet, add it to your Figma collection—you’ll thank me later! #UXDesign #UIDesign #Figmatutorial #Figmaplugin
designwithkingsley41,893 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
There is one thing I would never recommend: spending all your time learning Figma. Let me explain this better. A while ago, a guy messaged me on WhatsApp. He said he got my number from one of my YouTube videos. He told me he had been a UX designer for three years, but no one had ever paid him to do any design work. I told him there were only two possible reasons. Either he had been very inconsistent, or he had spent those 3 years learning Figma. He admitted it was both. This was his usual pattern. Anytime he saw a friend get a job as a project manager, he would switch to PM. He would spend 3 - 4 months taking courses, then go for interviews. If he failed one, he took it as a sign that the path was not for him. Within 3 years, he had touched five different tech roles. This is very common with most immigrants trying to get into tech. This is the tech skill paying more, you jump in. Oh is not this one again, here are 5 tech skill that will pay you to sleep. You jump on it. All those aspire to megwaire to papaya. I won’t even tell you to “stay consistent.” At age 30 and 35, you have to learn how to start something and stay with it regardless of the outcome. Most freelancers don’t jump from pillar to post when they can’t get another gig after 3months. They stay in one lane, keep driving, and trust that anything capable of making you $20 today can also make you $100k if you stay long enough and play it strategically. Figma won’t save you from indecision. Knowing how to use it won’t even make you a ux designer either. Kwechiri… Onye kwe chiya ekwe (ask your Igbo friend the meaning).
designwithkingsley14,961 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
3 reasons to start designing in sections in Figma Today! With Sections, you can create more dynamic, interactive prototypes. Arranging your screens I sections will cut the time you spend on your Figma prototypes by half. Secondly, When working on larger projects, designing in sections helps break the work into manageable pieces. It also help keep your work more organised. Finally, Designing in sections makes it simpler to switch entire screens from dark to light mode (or vice versa). Now you know some simple tricks to design better and faster. Let me get back to work ✌🏽. #figma #uxdesign #uidesign #figmatips
designwithkingsley28,377 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
☕ Just designed a coffee machine in Figma because… well, my brain said “do it” and I didn’t argue. Not solving UX problems. Not building the future of caffeine. Just out here wireframing espresso 🤪 like it’s a SaaS dashboard. Swipe your card, choose your cup size, select your roast, and hope your coffee doesn’t 404 😂. ✨ 😂😂Coming soon to your favorite prototyping platform: “Coffee-as-a-Service” If you’re into design processes that go beyond brewing imaginary lattes… you might enjoy scrolling through #figma #justvibes #designforfun #uxdesignerlife #caffeineUI #UXDesign
designwithkingsley19,969 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten
Design is therapeutic for me. #figmatutorial #figma #uxdesign
designwithkingsley21,381 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Last month, I shared a post on LinkedIn about my passion for helping young designers improve their skills and scale their careers. Since Saturdays are my only free time, I launched a YouTube channel to release tutorials weekly, focusing on practical tips and tricks for real growth in UX and UI design. Tutorial link: One highlight of this journey was a recent prototype I created in Figma . After sharing the tutorial, a designer who followed along replicated the design, posted it on X, and landed their first million-naira design contract. Moments like these drive me to keep sharing my work on LinkedIn and X to inspire more young designers. Now, I’m bringing this effort to X I’ll be hosting a Space this Saturday to answer questions on everything from interactive designs in Figma to UX strategies that truly stand out. Whether you want design insights or advice on breaking into the industry, join the Space. Let’s learn and grow together!
designwithkingsley23,219 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Prototyping used to scare me. So I tried to escape it. I remember when I first started designing in Figma, prototyping felt like a mountain I didn’t want to climb. It was that one thing most designers quietly avoided some even said it’s not necessary 😄. I searched for shortcuts. Tried ProtoPie. Looked into Principle. Hoped one of them would save me the trouble. But they all felt disconnected. Too complex. Or just not Figma. So I made a decision: If I’m designing in Figma, I’m prototyping in Figma too. That meant doing everything, product planning, ideation, low-fi, high-fi, and interaction flows all in one tool. No more bouncing around. No more excuses. The first nut to crack? A loading effect. It took me 4 days to figure out. I searched everywhere, YouTube had nothing at the time. But I cracked it just one morning I saw myself trying it out in my dream. Woke up immediately and it was 4am, tried it and it worked. And that changed everything. Prototyping became the one language I could use to explain my designs… without explaining. Today, every prototype I create lives and breathes in Figma. Most of them can either be creative exploration or me trying to fix a broken user experience. No exports. No guesswork. Just clean, clickable experiences. It wasn’t easy. But I’m glad I stopped running from it. Because I would’ve missed out on one skill that: ✅ Earned my first £95K within 7 months while in UK. ✅ Got Uber to reach out to speak about interactive design. ✅ Worked with so many client even from Pakistan. ✅ Watched by more than 1 million people in the first 6 months I started sharing interactive designs. ✅ Prototyping landed me a 9-month contract just 3 days after getting laid off last year. ✅ Funny how the skill I once ran from helped me grow from 500 to 50,000 followers in 7 months. Prototyping gave my work a voice. #prototyping #figmaexperience #productdesign
designwithkingsley13,869 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten
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