Somewhere Between Figma and Code

I spend a lot of time moving between Figma and a code editor.

And I've realized that designing something and actually building it are two very different experiences.

In Figma, everything can look perfect. The text fits. The images are in place. Every component behaves exactly how you imagine.

Then you open it in a browser.

The Real World Is Different

Headlines wrap differently. Content changes. Someone opens the website on a small phone.

An interaction that looked beautiful in a prototype might feel awkward when implemented.

These aren't necessarily development problems. They're design problems too.

Thinking Beyond Screens

Knowing how something will be built helps me make better decisions while designing it.

I think about responsive layouts, component reuse, loading states, and interactions much earlier.

Sometimes I'll build a quick prototype before committing to a direction.

It's faster than spending hours debating something that could be tested in a browser.

The Part I Enjoy Most

There's something satisfying about seeing a design become a working experience.

Not just a screenshot or a polished prototype.

Something real.