Figma

Browser-based UI/UX design collaboration tool, the standard for Korean and Japanese startup design teams. Covers design, prototyping, handoff, and whiteboarding (FigJam).

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Editor

Industry standard in both Korea and Japan, essential for hiring. Dev Mode went paid in 2024, bumping up engineer-seat costs.
— Crewtool Editor

Key Features

• Real-time collaborative design • Auto-layout and components • Prototyping with interactions • Developer handoff (Dev Mode) • FigJam whiteboard

Pricing

Free, Professional $15/editor/mo, Organization $45/editor/mo.

FAQ

Advantage over Sketch?

Web-based real-time collab, cross-platform, free tier.

Do devs need paid seats?

Yes, Dev Mode requires a paid editor seat.

Japanese/Korean UI?

Yes, officially supported.

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