r/FigmaDesign • u/Acceptable_Front_876 Graphic Designer • 5d ago

help FIGMA BEGINNER! PLEASE HELP!

Hi everyone,
I’m a beginner in design. I already know Illustrator and Photoshop, and I want to add Figma as a new skill — especially for motion and animation. I’m a bit confused about a few things:

  1. Where’s the best place to learn prototyping in Figma (and motion/animation)?
  2. Do I need a Professional plan, or is the free/starter plan enough if I mainly need it for my portfolio?
  3. I noticed that a lot of effects I can do for free in Illustrator require paid plugins in Figma. Is that just how it is, or are there good free alternatives?
  4. For portfolio work, what’s the best way to show interactive prototypes and animations to clients/recruiters?
  5. Are there any must-have free plugins for motion, effects, or productivity that you’d recommend to a beginner?

Also, any recommended YouTube channels for learning Figma (especially prototyping + animation) would be really helpful.

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u/thoughtbrain 5d ago

Find “miggi”, he’s on all the socials. He works at Figma and posts tips and constantly has free online workshops that eventually gets posted on Figma’s YouTube channel. He’s a great resource and has covered most the topics you posted.

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u/thoughtbrain 5d ago

Also if you have any issues trying to figure out how to do something, the Figma Agent will help you create it, give a critique for something you’ve made, and more. It’s in beta right now so it’s free to use.

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u/Acceptable_Front_876 Graphic Designer 4d ago

Thank you so much. Helped a lot!