Emil Sjölander
Works at Figma, previously founded Visly (acquired by Figma). Focuses on bridging the gap between design and development.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 17min
Bringing Dev Mode to Figma (Changelog Interviews #567)
Emil Sjölander from Figma discusses bringing Dev Mode to Figma, the challenges of collaboration in software development and design, the importance of security concerns when consuming open source dependencies, and the integration of design systems for generating code samples and guidance.
Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 17min
Bringing Dev Mode to Figma (Interview)
Emil Sjölander, who works at Figma and previously founded Visly, discusses the groundbreaking Dev Mode designed to unite developers and designers in a single workspace. He shares insights on the evolution of design tools and the journey from outdated practices to modern collaboration. Emil delves into how Dev Mode enhances user experiences and optimizes workflows, along with the challenges of translating designs into functional code. The episode also highlights integrating design systems to improve project outcomes and the importance of feedback in refining development tools.
