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Join us for our first design-focused event, made possible with the support of Figma! We’ll have great conversations, friendly faces, and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for connecting and meeting new people. Plus, we’ll have some Figma swag for you! Can’t wait to see you there!

Design Korea #0 with Figma

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Join us for our first design-focused event, made possible with the support of Figma!

We’ll have great conversations, friendly faces, and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for connecting and meeting new people. Plus, we’ll have some Figma swag for you! Can’t wait to see you there!

Don’t worry about perfect English! We welcome everyone, and many attendees speak Korean too. Come as you are, let’s learn and connect together! 🇰🇷

Schedule:

  • 6:50pm - 7:30pm: Check-in + Food
  • 7:30pm - 7:40pm: Introduction
  • 7:40pm - 8:10pm: Inès Gruhier - Figma MCP: When designers ship working prototypes, not frames
  • 8:10pm - 8:40pm: Anna Kim - From hypothesis to prototype: Data driven UX as a solo designer
  • 8:40pm - 8:50pm: Community updates + Conclusion
  • 8:50pm - 9:30pm: Networking + Closing

Figma MCP: When designers ship working prototypes, not frames

Getting developers to build exactly what was designed is harder than it should be. Annotations get misinterpreted, Figma prototypes have their limits, and the result is usually endless QA rounds, miscommunication, and frustration on both sides.

By combining Figma MCP and Claude Code, designers can generate working prototypes that developers can interact with, reference, and rebuild : output that speaks their language from the start. This talk covers the essentials: the do’s and don’ts, how to structure Figma files for AI code generation (variables, components, proper naming), the prompt-to-prototype workflow, and why this approach effectively bridges the gap between design and development.

By working with code that clearly shows how designs should look and behave, designers and developers can collaborate more closely, reduce miscommunication, and build together more efficiently.

From hypothesis to prototype: Data driven UX as a solo designer

In earlystage startups, designers often work without clear processes, limited resources, and no design leadership. So how do you make confident UX decisions in that kind of environment?

In this talk, I’ll share how I built a data driven UX approach as a solo designer in a fast moving startup. As a second year junior designer, I had no established workflows to fall back on, so I relied on user behavior data, rapid experimentation, and focused prototyping to validate ideas and reduce uncertainty.

We’ll explore practical methods for solo designers, including how to turn product metrics into actionable UX hypotheses, run small experiments instead of large redesigns, and use prototypes to align quickly with developers. I’ll also share how to move forward without getting stuck in endless discussions or ambiguity.

This session is about moving beyond intuition and using structured thinking and experimentation to survive, adapt, and grow as a solo designer.

What is Dev Korea?
We are a community dedicated to building a fair, transparent tech ecosystem in Korea. Dev Korea connects English-speaking developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals through networking events, job opportunities, and knowledge sharing. Our mission is to foster collaboration and growth within Korea's international tech scene.

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Note: This event will be conducted primarily in English, but Korean speakers are very welcome!