Are you spending hours perfecting your mobile designs on your computer screen, only to find out later that they don't quite translate well onto actual devices? Enter Figma Mirror, a game-changer in the world of UI/UX design. In this blog post, we'll delve into the ins and outs of Figma Mirror and how it can revolutionize your design workflow.

This post is based on my Figma UI UX Design Essentials course. When you become a BYOL member, you gain access to this course as well as my 30+ additional courses on After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and more. As a BYOL member you will also enjoy personalized support, earn certificates, and tackle exciting community challenges. Head here to sign-up!

Figma Mirror is a tool designed to bridge the gap between your desktop design environment and your mobile device. With Figma Mirror, you can instantly preview your designs on your phone or tablet in real-time, allowing you to see exactly how your designs will look and function on a mobile device.

So, how does Figma Mirror work? It's simple. After downloading the Figma Mirror app from the Android or Mac App Store and signing in with your Figma username and password, you're ready to go. Figma Mirror magically syncs with your Figma desktop app, allowing you to view and interact with your designs on your mobile device without being on the same network.

But Figma Mirror is more than just a preview tool—it's a powerful testing tool as well. With Figma Mirror, you can interact with your designs on your phone or tablet just like a real user would. Click on buttons, navigate through screens, and test out different interactions to ensure that your designs are intuitive and user-friendly.

One of the key benefits of Figma Mirror is its ability to provide instant feedback on your designs. As you make changes to your designs on your desktop, you can see those changes reflected in real-time on your mobile device. This allows you to iterate quickly and make adjustments on the fly, saving you time and ensuring that your designs are always up-to-date.

But perhaps the most impressive feature of Figma Mirror is its live updating capability. As you move elements around on your desktop, you can see those changes instantly reflected on your mobile device. This allows you to fine-tune your designs and see the results in real-time, making the design process faster and more efficient.

So, whether you're designing a mobile-first website, an app, or anything in between, Figma Mirror is a must-have tool for any UI/UX designer. With its seamless integration with Figma desktop, real-time previewing and testing capabilities, and live updating feature, Figma Mirror is sure to become an indispensable part of your design toolkit.

What 's Next?

Ready to take your mobile design workflow to the next level? 

Dive deeper into Figma at Bring Your Own Laptop. When you become a BYOL member, you will gain access to my Figma courses as well as my 30+ additional courses on Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Webflow, and more. As a BYOL member you will also enjoy personalized support, earn certificates, and tackle exciting community challenges. Head here to sign-up!

See you in class! – Dan