A zero-cost foundation for UI/UX design, documentation, and basic developer handoff.
Core design tool for creating interfaces, interactive prototypes, and developer handoff specs.
Centralized workspace for documenting design guidelines, organizing asset links, and planning sprints.
Managing design sprints, tracking bugs, and coordinating handoff tasks with developers.
Creating social media graphics, presentations, and quick marketing materials.
Figma files and prototypes can be embedded directly into Notion pages for live documentation.
Linear issues can be linked directly to Figma designs, and Figma comments can create Linear tasks.
This stack leverages the generous free tiers of industry-standard tools to provide a complete end-to-end workflow for a solo designer. It covers interface design, prototyping, asset organization, and task tracking without any monthly overhead, prioritizing ease of use and seamless integrations.