Figma is a collaborative, browser-based design tool built for UI/UX designers, product teams, and developers working on digital products. Unlike traditional desktop applications, Figma operates entirely in the cloud, enabling real-time multiplayer collaboration where teams can design, prototype, comment, and hand off work simultaneously. What sets Figma apart is its comprehensive ecosystem: from vector design and prototyping to design systems, developer handoff (Dev Mode), and even whiteboarding (FigJam)—all within a single platform. The key mental model: everything in Figma is a frame-based, vector-first workflow where components and variables drive scalability, and constraints and auto layout handle responsiveness without writing code.