The Future of Prototyping - UXPin vs. Figma

Act 02 - Scene #34 - Jack Behar

In Act 02, Scene 34 of our series, host Naresh Shan sits down with Jack Behar to explore the evolving landscape of design tools in “The Future of Prototyping: UXPin vs. Figma.” This in-depth conversation highlights how UXPin is redefining modern UX workflows by bridging the gap between design and development with a code-first approach.

What You’ll Learn

• - How UXPin enables full-stack UX design and advanced prototyping
• - Why a code-first mindset is transforming design practices
• - The role of centralized collaboration across design and development teams
• - How UXPin supports both mature and emerging design systems
• - Why onboarding and tutorials help new users get up to speed quickly
• - How product managers are increasingly contributing to prototyping
• - The impact of design freeze, version control, and process integration
• - Whether you need to know code to get the most out of UXPin

Episode Breakdown

• 00:48 – Jack Behar’s background and UXPin overview
• 03:37 – Comparing UXPin and Figma: strengths and differences
• 07:30 – Collaboration tools for designers and developers
• 10:41 – Learning UXPin: onboarding and tutorials
• 12:38 – Design systems: maturity, flexibility, and support
• 15:23 – The myth that systems limit creativity
• 18:08 – Role of PMs and BAs in the design process
• 21:15 – Accelerating prototyping and saving time
• 23:42 – Managing approvals with design freeze and version control
• 25:40 – Designing without code: inclusive by design
• 28:02 – Live UXPin demo and key features
• 35:47 – Where UXPin is heading: AI, adoption, and competition
• 46:46 – Final takeaways and open invitation to explore UXPin

Whether you’re a UX designer, developer, or product manager, this episode offers valuable insights into how prototyping tools are evolving—and what that means for your workflow. Jack’s vision for UXPin points toward a more integrated, collaborative, and intelligent design future.

Tune in to discover how UXPin and Figma are shaping the next generation of digital design—and why the right platform could change how you build, test, and ship experiences.