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How to become a Figma expert

Becoming a Figma expert is one of the best ways to get hired as a UX or Product designer. Here's what I would do if I had to start from scratch.

By Nick Groeneveld

Last updated on November 18, 2025

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Becoming a Figma expert is one of the best ways to get hired as a UX or Product designer. Here's what I would do if I had to start from scratch.

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Hi! I'm Nick Groeneveld, a freelance UX and product designer from the Netherlands. Over the past 10 years, I've designed and built tons of products and services for companies all around the world.

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