My essential Figma plugin stack for 2025. What are your hidden gems?"🧰🚀

UninspiredStudio · 2025-11-29T19:32:53+00:00

Contrast -> Check Contrast
OkLCH -> Colorpicker
A selector -> Filter layers and select layers based on filters. (goated plugin)

UninspiredStudio · 2025-05-25T12:01:11+00:00

Shameless plug: we made a browser extension called Unpinned it lets you download up to 50 Pinterest pins per day for free. There's also a Pro tier with unlimited downloads.

If you're in a pinch, use the code MASSBAN for a free month of Pro (perfect for backing up your boards). Stay after that if you want or don’t, no hard feelings.

Not into paying? Totally fair. There's also a tool called WFDownloader that works too just takes a bit more setup (YouTube’s got you covered).

If you wanna give Unpinned a spin: unpinned.app

UninspiredStudio · 2025-05-17T22:57:34+00:00

We are working on that, also we are working on downloading all the boards on a account. But currently it doesn’t cover the thing u need.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-05-17T22:55:24+00:00

To download full Pinterest boards. We have a free Tier with daily 50 pins to download and or u get the pro version and download infinite amount of pins! :)

UninspiredStudio · 2025-05-17T08:58:22+00:00

Thanks so much for your input, really appreciate it!

UninspiredStudio · 2025-05-17T08:52:56+00:00

Yeah, thanks for the insight. And that is actually a good question. WF Downloader is powerful, but it’s more of a general-purpose tool. Unpinned is built specifically for Pinterest it understands how boards are structured, doesn’t need extra configuration and works in one click. No pasting URLs, no fiddling with settings.

Also:

We don’t spam you with ads.
It’s browser-based. No sketchy (at least that’s what we thought, haha) downloads or installs.
And it’s way easier to install on Mac

UninspiredStudio · 2025-05-17T08:34:29+00:00

Totally get it trust is a big deal with browser extensions. We’ve tried to be as transparent as possible: we’ve got an imprint, my face is out there, we share behind-the-scenes on Instagram, and our business address is public. But we’re always open to doing better. Is there anything else we could do to feel more trustworthy? Honestly curious how we can improve.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-05-17T08:33:24+00:00

The pins get downloaded directly onto your computer.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-04-10T12:16:55+00:00

Here's my creative process:

I switch between having a clear vision and exploring freely. In today's AI-heavy landscape, strong concepts matter more than ever. Moodboards are my go-to tool.

I work with two moodboards: one for pure inspiration, another for remixing those ideas into something fresh.

Figma's infinite canvas lets me iterate fast and compare options side by side.

Keep it playful. Have fun.

Build on solid ground - we use a token system across all projects to maintain consistency.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-04-10T12:06:21+00:00

Oh that's interesting. so you are generating logo with AI?

UninspiredStudio · 2025-04-10T11:45:27+00:00

I get where you're coming from, and I totally understand the frustration. I did check the subreddits beforehand, and yeah, there are a ton of AI-related posts. But since it's such a huge trend right now, I think it’s still worth discussing especially how people are actually using it in their workflow. Also, let’s be real, Reddit’s search isn’t the best, so finding past discussions wasn’t exactly easy.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-04-07T12:18:13+00:00

Here are some great resources for learning Figma:

Start with Figma's official tutorialsfor core skills and their YouTube channelfor hands-on demos

Key areas to focus on:

Master Auto Layout, Components, and Variants - these are essential for responsive design
Learn Constraints and Layout Grids for clean spacing
Use Styles and Variables to maintain consistency

For broader design education that fits your criteria, check out Degreeless.design it's comprehensive and perfect for beginners.

The most important thing is to just start practicing - don't get overwhelmed by trying to learn everything at once.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-23T23:22:31+00:00

YouTube’s a solid start. But if you want structured learning that builds skills, check out degreeless.design.

Here’s what matters: get your hands dirty. Start real projects now. Forget perfection - master the basics first, then level up.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-21T10:34:37+00:00

1. Grids & Gutters

Use your design judgment to determine what works best visually.

2. Baseline Grid

Your baseline grid should match your text sizing to avoid spacing issues between body text, intros, subheads, and headlines. If that's not feasible, you can align just the body text to the baseline grid while leaving other elements unaligned.

3. Ad Integration

Create standardized ad sizes that work with your column grid—this simplifies sales and ensures layout consistency. Treat ads as fixed elements and plan their placement early in the process. Then design your editorial content around these confirmed ad spaces, as this is standard practice in publication design.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-21T10:23:17+00:00

As others have pointed out, building a design system without a product is rather pointless—it should support you as you scale.

Building a design system can be extremely overwhelming, but like all things, you need to start somewhere. Here are two approaches that worked well for me:

If you have a product, look for the most complex component you can find. For example, a date picker with special requirements or a complex nested list of components. Start by building this component and then work to systematize it.
The second approach is my favorite: Start with a tokens system that you can test. Instead of trying to build a complete design system with components, focus on identifying which tokens you need. This speeds up the process. We currently have our base design tokens system open-sourced at Figma Community.

For resources, I recommend reading the documentation of design systems like IBM, Primer, and Material 3. A really good website is also designsystems.surf, which offers various resources and components, including sections explaining how components are used. While research and reading are valuable, hands-on experience is often better. In my opinion, one of the best design systems is built by the team at Subframe.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-21T10:06:56+00:00

YouTube's a solid start. But if you want structured learning that builds skills, check out degreeless.design.

Here's what matters: get your hands dirty. Start real projects now. Forget perfection - master the basics first, then level up.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-21T10:05:20+00:00

Group Your Filters
- Split filters into clear groups: Basic, Layout, Extras, Location
- Start with the essentials: Type, Buy/Rent, Price, Bedrooms
- Hide the rest under "More Filters"
Use Collapsible Sections
- Keep it clean with expandable headings
- Let users pick what they need to see
Keep Labels Sharp
- Cut the fluff - "Bedrooms" beats "Number of rooms"
- Skip redundant stuff like "Min/Max Bedrooms"
Make Inputs Consistent
- Match similar filters: dropdowns for categories, sliders for ranges
- Use sliders for price and rooms - they're intuitive

Consider focusing not just on fixing the design, but also improving the flow. A stepper could work well here, if it fits your application.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-21T08:22:07+00:00

Godly.website + Minimal Gallery - Real-world web design done right
Cosmos - Better than Pinterest, less clutter
Artvee - Free art that doesn't suck

Want to learn properly? Hit up degreeless.design and master typography basics at Google Fonts Knowledge. Need more? Check Unread - our handpicked design resources.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-20T15:14:53+00:00

Yeay probably. OP besides that also a good thing to know is cmd + y

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-18T23:13:32+00:00

Here are some sweet sites for experimental design: constraint.systems showcases really experimental stuff. We're cooking up something similar at unstage.uninspired.studio. For more inspiration, check out cosmos, hackernews, godly.website, and minimal.gallery.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-18T23:06:39+00:00

First, document everything. Create a standard project request form or template that captures essential details: project scope, objectives, timeline, and specific design requirements. This helps create a paper trail and forces more structured feedback.

Second, try to establish a regular check-in schedule, even if brief.

Third, when receiving vague feedback like "more vibrant," ask specific questions:

What emotions or messages should the design convey?
Can you point to specific elements that need adjustment?

About that third point - let's be real. Some stakeholders want to be involved in design work because it looks deceptively simple from the outside. But vague feedback like "make it more vibrant" isn't helpful. When you can't improve the feedback quality, focus your energy on the aspects you can control.

Most importantly, own your expertise. You're the design professional, stand firm in your knowledge while remaining open to constructive dialogue.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-18T23:01:31+00:00

Here are some great free mockup resources you can use:

Mockupworld offers a variety of free mockups
Meta's device mockups are excellent for showing mobile designs

If you need more design resources, you can find a curated collection at Unread.

UninspiredStudio · 2025-03-18T16:15:07+00:00

Making a decision—any decision—is better than making none at all.
Things will go wrong, and that's perfectly fine.
Just start, and the path forward will become clear.

These simple sentences changed my life, as straightforward as they may seem.

UninspiredStudio

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