10+ Ways to Use Figma Beyond UI Design
Aug 20, 2025
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9 min read
When you hear the word Figma, you probably think of UI design, and for good reason. But what many people don’t realize is that Figma isn’t just a design tool for creating UI.
It’s a tool you can use for planning, presenting, brainstorming, and creating just about anything visual.
Whether you’re working on a pitch deck, mapping out ideas, or crafting marketing content, Figma gives you the flexibility to work visually and collaboratively without switching tools.
And with FigJam in the mix, you’ve got a full ecosystem for creative thinking and teamwork.
In this article, we will explore how you can use Figma for non-UI work and what makes it such a strong choice.
What is Figma?
Figma is a browser-based design tool you can use to create all sorts of digital products.
One of Figma’s biggest advantages? You can start using it for free. The Free plan is great for anyone who wants to try Figma products or needs basic design, presentation, and brainstorming tools.
If you want to make the most of Figma, you might want to think about purchasing a Figma Professional. Pricing is $16/month on the annual plan or $20/month if you pay monthly.
Figma is available as a desktop app for macOS and Windows as well, and also has mobile apps for iOS and Android. While the mobile versions aren’t made for designing, they’re perfect for previewing your work on the go.
Figma is best known as a UI/UX design tool, but it’s far more than that. Over the years, it has become a go-to tool for a wide range of creative, business, and educational tasks.
Today, people use Figma for everything from design systems and pitch decks to brainstorming sessions, classroom lessons, and even personal creative projects. Its real-time collaboration makes it highly accessible.
With frequent updates, new AI-powered features, and a growing community, Figma has evolved into something much bigger than a design tool. So let’s take a closer look at all the ways you can use Figma beyond UI design.
What is Figma?
Figma is a browser-based design tool you can use to create all sorts of digital products.
One of Figma’s biggest advantages? You can start using it for free. The Free plan is great for anyone who wants to try Figma products or needs basic design, presentation, and brainstorming tools.
If you want to make the most of Figma, you might want to think about purchasing a Figma Professional. Pricing is $16/month on the annual plan or $20/month if you pay monthly.
Figma is available as a desktop app for macOS and Windows as well, and also has mobile apps for iOS and Android. While the mobile versions aren’t made for designing, they’re perfect for previewing your work on the go.
Figma is best known as a UI/UX design tool, but it’s far more than that. Over the years, it has become a go-to tool for a wide range of creative, business, and educational tasks.
Today, people use Figma for everything from design systems and pitch decks to brainstorming sessions, classroom lessons, and even personal creative projects. Its real-time collaboration makes it highly accessible.
With frequent updates, new AI-powered features, and a growing community, Figma has evolved into something much bigger than a design tool. So let’s take a closer look at all the ways you can use Figma beyond UI design.
Ways you can use Figma beyond UI design
There are many ways you can use Figma beyond UI design, so let’s go through some of them.
Communication and collaboration
Figma’s real-time collaboration makes it a great tool for working together. Since everything lives in the same file, feedback is much quicker.
With the new Figma slides, you can create client-facing decks and project presentations, no need to jump into Keynote or Google Slides. You can add playable prototypes and live objects, which is always a plus.
FigJam also works great as a collaborative whiteboard. Whether you're hosting a workshop or mapping a journey, it makes it easy to keep things moving. You can even use premade templates to save time.
Thinking and planning
Figma (and especially FigJam) is a solid companion for early-stage thinking and planning.
When you’re just starting out on a project, you don’t always want to dive straight into it. FigJam gives you a lightweight space to explore directions, sketch, or map out concepts without overthinking visuals. Think of it as a digital napkin—but much more organized.
Whether you’re solo or in a team, Figma (or FigJam) is great for collecting thoughts and mapping out initial concepts visually. Templates and sticky notes make this process truly quick and easy.
Figma is also useful for visual thinking. From simple flow diagrams to complex system maps, you can use Figma to lay out your logic in a way that is both structured and creative.
You can also use Figma to create quick, visual documentation that is easy for others to understand.
Graphic and visual content
Another way you can use Figma beyond UI design is for graphic and visual content.
Creating social posts and stories in Figma is quick and easy once you get to know the tool. You can build branded templates, batch content for different formats, and export those files in the exact sizes you need.
Since Figma has vector-based tools, you can also use it for logo design, brand kits, and visual guidelines. Figma makes it simple to maintain consistency across touchpoints and share updates with your team in real time.
Need to design a one-pager or an event poster? Figma can do that, too.
From landing pages to email graphics and promo visuals, Figma gives marketing teams the flexibility to prototype ideas, gather feedback, and ship assets.
Why Figma is great for non-ui work
What makes Figma such a strong choice for non-UI work isn’t just the design features, it’s everything around them.
Real-time collaboration
Figma is a great tool, especially for teams. You can brainstorm, edit, and comment all in the same file, at the same time. Whether you're working across departments or across time zones, it keeps everyone working on a project in sync.
Commenting and feedback
You don’t need extra tools to collect feedback. Stakeholders can leave comments directly in the file, and you can resolve or follow up without messy email chains.
Export flexibility
Figma lets you export in multiple formats (PDF, PNG, JPG, SVG), so you can easily prepare your files.
Templates and community files
You don’t have to start from scratch. Figma Community is full of ready-to-use templates—from presentations, diagrams, to planners, pitch decks, and more. You can duplicate and adapt them to your needs.
Cross-device access
Because Figma runs in the browser, your work is always accessible—on Mac, PC, or even in mobile preview mode.
Learn Figma foundations the right way
If you want to learn how Figma works, what each feature does, and how to finally feel confident using it, the Beginner Figma Video Course is just what you need.
This 4-hour course is a gentle, structured introduction designed to get you up and running—fast. Whether you’re new to UI/UX design or you’re a developer, marketer, product manager (or even a curious creative), this course walks you through everything you need to know to use Figma with ease.
You’ll walk away feeling confident, capable, and ready to use Figma at work, in your design journey, or even just for fun. This course saves you hours of wasted time and months of confusion.
We’re not saying self-teaching doesn’t work, because it can. But it often comes with roadblocks, confusion, and a whole lot of wasted time. This course clears the path so you can start designing right away.
The Beginner Figma Video Course is the perfect investment for learning the Figma foundations the right way. No overwhelm, no fluff—just the foundations done right.
If, on the other hand, you want to really master Figma and unlock its full potential, the Advanced Figma Video Course is just for you. It is the most comprehensive online course designed specifically for anyone ready to master Figma beyond basics. Through detailed video lessons, you'll learn Figma workflows that dramatically improve efficiency, accuracy, and creativity-skills that significantly increase your earning potential. It's time to level-up your Figma skills and elevate your career.
Conclusion
Figma may be known for UI design, but its real strength is how it adapts to different types of work. It’s a flexible, collaborative tool you can use to create, plan, communicate, and share—all in real time, from anywhere.
Figma gives you the freedom to build and the tools to stay organized. So don’t limit Figma to just screens.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our incredible community of product designers (and enthusiasts) by following us on Instagram. We’re here to support you on your journey to falling in love with product design and advancing your career!
Keep on designing and stay hungry, stay foolish! 🥳
andrija & supercharge design team
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our incredible community of product designers (and enthusiasts) by following us on Instagram. We’re here to support you on your journey to falling in love with product design and advancing your career!
Keep on designing and stay hungry, stay foolish! 🥳
andrija & supercharge design team
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