DesignBuddy.net

Design Buddy is an AI-powered add-on for Figma, the widely-used vector graphics editor and prototyping platform. Functioning as a 'collaborative partner', Design Buddy delivers insightful critiques of user interface (UI) designs. The add-on offers detailed assessments of various design aspects, including layout, color, typography, and accessibility, supplementing each domain with quantitative scores to give designers a clear picture of their design's strong and weak points.

The goal of Design Buddy is to refine the design workflow by aiding designers in spotting design issues that might otherwise be missed, ensuring that design drafts are perfected before they’re showcased to relevant parties such as product managers, teams, or clients. By offering feedback during the design phase, Design Buddy plays a key role in minimizing subsequent edits, thereby conserving time and enhancing efficiency. This add-on integrates seamlessly within Figma, enabling users to pinpoint sections of their design for swift feedback.

Design Buddy is available through a subscription-based model, offering a range of plans tailored to meet the needs of various users, from solo practitioners to team environments. Each plan includes a set monthly number of reviews, and users select the plan that best suits their review volume requirements.

Using Design Buddy is designed to be simple and intuitive. Users pick a subscription, receive an API key to activate the add-on in Figma, and can start using it right away. Subscribers can manage their plans and may request refunds according to specific terms and conditions.