Design Buddy

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Design Buddy gives AI feedback on Figma and Adobe Express designs, scoring layout, color, typography, and accessibility.

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What is Design Buddy?

Design Buddy is an AI-enabled plugin for Figma and Adobe Express that provides structured feedback on user interface designs, covering aspects such as layout, color, typography, and accessibility. It assigns objective scores to each category of design elements, aiding in identifying design errors and improvements. Design Buddy operates on a subscription-based model with different plans offering monthly review quotas and aims to enhance design processes by reducing the need for revisions and boosting design confidence.

Who created Design Buddy?

Designbuddy.net was created by Zlatko Najdenovski, the founder of Figarc. The platform was launched on January 6, 2024. Design Buddy is an AI-powered plugin for Figma and Adobe Express that provides structured feedback on design elements like layout, color, typography, and accessibility, guiding users through design iterations.

What is Design Buddy used for?

Collaborative tool
Stakeholder-ready design preparation
Design confidence booster
Typography analysis
Layout analysis
Color analysis
Design accessibility analysis
Demo available
Feedback and inquiries support
Subscription cancellation option
Boosts design process
Helps polish designs
Promotes design presentation

Who is Design Buddy for?

Designers
Individual professionals
Teams
Professional Designers
Teams focusing on design reviews
Product Managers
Clients
Teams focusing on in-depth and frequent design reviews

How to use Design Buddy?

To use Design Buddy effectively, follow these steps:

Activation: Choose a plan to receive an API key instantly. Enter this key in the Design Buddy plugin for Figma or add-on for Adobe Express to activate the tool.
Usage: Select the design you want to review and click on the 'Review this design' button to initiate the feedback process.
Monthly Quota: The monthly review quota is calculated based on a 30-day rolling cycle. Your activity over the last 30 days determines your current quota.
Refund Process: Refunds are available only if no review credits have been used. Contact [email protected] for a refund if eligible.
Managing Subscription: To manage or cancel your plan, look for an email titled "Your subscription to Mighty Tools" in your inbox. Find the "Manage subscription" section at the bottom to update payment methods or cancel the plan.
Feedback and Support: For any inquiries or feedback, reach out to [email protected].

By following these steps, you can effectively integrate Design Buddy into your design process, receive structured feedback, and enhance the overall quality of your designs.

Pros

Monthly review quota
Insightful design review
Optimized for teams
Suitable for professionals
Collaborative tool
Boosts design process
30-day quota cycle
Subscription cancellation option
Feedback and inquiries support
Demo available
Design accessibility analysis
Color analysis
Layout analysis
Typography analysis
Design confidence booster

Cons

Subscription-based model
Monthly review quota
Limited to Figma
API Key activation required
Possible delays in feedback
No real-time feedback
Not suitable for one-time users
Difficulty in immediate cancellation
Non-transferable subscription
Design-specific, lacking versatility

Pros

Cons

Monthly review quota
Insightful design review
Optimized for teams
Suitable for professionals
Collaborative tool
Boosts design process
30-day quota cycle
Subscription cancellation option
Feedback and inquiries support
Demo available
Design accessibility analysis
Color analysis
Layout analysis
Typography analysis
Design confidence booster

Subscription-based model
Monthly review quota
Limited to Figma
API Key activation required
Possible delays in feedback
No real-time feedback
Not suitable for one-time users
Difficulty in immediate cancellation
Non-transferable subscription
Design-specific, lacking versatility

Design Buddy Pricing and plans

Paid plans start at $5/month and include:

Figma integration
Structured feedback
Specific section review
Instant feedback feature
Objective scoring system
Different subscription plans

Design Buddy FAQs

What is Design Buddy?: Design Buddy is an AI-powered plugin for Figma and add-on for Adobe Express that acts like a helpful teammate, offering insightful design reviews. It provides structured feedback covering layout, color, typography, accessibility, assigns objective scores to each category, and guides you through design iterations.

How does Design Buddy improve the design process?: Design Buddy assists in identifying often-missed flaws in your designs, ensuring they are polished before presenting to stakeholders like product managers, teams, or clients. This preemptive design review helps minimize the need for future revisions.

How do I activate the plugin?: Select your plan to instantly get an API key, which you'll enter within the Design Buddy plugin in Figma or the add-on in Adobe Express.

How is the monthly quota calculated?: Monthly quota is calculated using a 30-day rolling cycle based on your usage in the last 30 days, with updates every day to reflect your recent activity.

How do I request a refund?: Refunds are available only if no review credits have been used. If eligible, you can request a refund at [email protected].

How can I manage or cancel my plan?: To manage or cancel your plan, check your inbox for an email titled 'Your subscription to Mighty Tools' and follow the instructions in the 'Manage subscription' section.

Can I select specific design sections for review on Design Buddy?: Yes, Design Buddy allows you to choose specific design sections for review, providing more targeted and relevant feedback.

How does Design Buddy integrate with Figma?: Design Buddy is integrated directly into Figma. After subscribing to a plan and receiving an API key, you activate the plugin within Figma to select design sections for review and receive immediate feedback.