Best of Figma — November 2025

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    Avatar of kikisbytesKiki's Bytes·28w

    How Figma Scaled To 10 Million Users

    Figma scaled from a single PostgreSQL database to a horizontally sharded architecture supporting 10 million users. The journey involved three phases: immediate relief through vertical scaling, read replicas, and connection pooling; medium-term stability via logical partitioning of table groups into dedicated databases; and long-term scalability through horizontal sharding with a custom query router. Key innovations included optimized logical replication by removing indexes during migration, two-phase deployment using PG Bouncer for safe routing changes, logical sharding with PostgreSQL views for testing before physical splits, and a custom Golang DB proxy for intelligent query routing across shards.

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    Avatar of ghblogGitHub Blog·27w

    Level up design-to-code collaboration with GitHub’s open source Annotation Toolkit

    GitHub open sourced the Annotation Toolkit, a Figma library that improves design-to-code handoffs by embedding accessibility documentation directly into design files. The toolkit uses numbered annotation stamps to document design intent, WCAG compliance requirements, and interactive behaviors, preventing accessibility issues before they reach production. GitHub's internal data showed 48% of accessibility audit issues could have been prevented with better upfront documentation. The toolkit is available on Figma Community and GitHub, includes interactive checklists and WCAG guidance, and accepts community contributions.

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    Avatar of nordicapisNordic APIs·29w

    10 APIs for UI Designers to Check Out

    A curated list of 10 APIs that streamline UI design workflows, covering icons (Noun Project), color management (Color API), typography (Google Fonts), gradients (UI Gradients), stock images (Unsplash), design tools (Figma, Sketch), databases (Airtable), analytics (Google Analytics), and file sharing (Dropbox). Each API helps designers access assets, automate tasks, and maintain consistency without leaving their development environment.

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    Avatar of codepenCodePen·27w

    Chris’ Corner: Cursors

    CSS provides built-in cursor styles that can enhance user experience when applied thoughtfully. OS-supplied cursors support accessibility features like size adjustments, while custom cursors can create problems. The article explores cursor best practices, highlighting how tools like Figma extend cursor functionality with contextual information, preview states, and collaborative features without replacing the default cursor entirely.

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    Avatar of juxtopposedJuxtopposed·25w

    I Redesigned App UIs "LITERALLY"

    A creative exploration of redesigning popular software interfaces based on their literal names. The author reimagines Blender as an actual blender with cylindrical workspace, SoundCloud as cloud-shaped music players, 7zip with seven zippers as progress bars, Steam with industrial pipes and valves, Obsidian with Minecraft-style blocks over lava, Chrome as metallic chromium, Telegram as vintage telegraph messages, TikTok with a prominent time counter, and Letterboxd as movie stamps in envelopes. Each redesign transforms functional UI elements into thematic visual metaphors while maintaining core functionality.

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    Avatar of medium_jsMedium·27w

    10 design psychology principles every UI/UX designer should know

    Explores 10 fundamental psychology principles that influence user behavior in digital interfaces. Covers Hick's Law (limiting choices), Mere Exposure Effect (familiarity), Fitts's Law (target sizing), Aesthetic-Usability Effect (visual appeal), Serial Position Effect (placement matters), Jakob's Law (consistency), Von Restorff Effect (differentiation), Cognitive Load (simplicity), Peak-End Rule (memorable moments), and Social Proof (validation). Each principle includes practical examples from companies like Google, Instagram, Zoom, Tesla, Spotify, and Airbnb, demonstrating how understanding human behavior creates more intuitive and effective user experiences.

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    Avatar of devjourneyDeveloper's Journey·28w

    Mobile app UI for Figma

    A Figma library offering mobile app UI components and design system resources to help developers and designers create user-friendly mobile applications.

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