Brain Board: Vision Board Widget
This widget started as a small experiment and quickly turned into something deeply personal. I wanted a way to build a vision board that didn’t live forgotten inside an app or a folder. Using Figma Make, I created a widget that sits directly on your laptop or mobile home screen; something you casually glance at, not intentionally open. The idea was simple: if your goals are visible, they stay relevant. By allowing users to categorize images into life, work, travel, and more, the widget becomes a quiet but persistent reminder of where you’re headed.
How the Widget Works as a UX Concept
What makes this widget interesting isn’t just its functionality; it’s its placement. Traditional vision boards require effort to revisit, but a widget removes friction entirely. It blends into daily behavior rather than demanding attention. The ability to visually cluster goals mirrors how our brains already organize aspirations: loosely, emotionally, and visually. This turns motivation into a passive experience rather than an overwhelming one; something that nudges instead of pressures.
Learning Through Vibe Coding with Figma Make
Dabbling with Figma Make felt like stepping into a new design mindset. Instead of designing static screens, I was thinking in terms of systems, states, and behaviors. Vibe coding allowed me to move quickly; testing ideas, breaking things, and rebuilding without fear. It blurred the line between design and logic, helping me understand how interaction decisions directly shape user behavior. The speed of iteration made experimentation feel playful instead of intimidating.
Why Figma Make Feels Powerful for UX Designers
Figma Make feels especially powerful because it lowers the barrier between idea and execution. As a UX Designer, it lets me prototype experiences, not just interfaces. I can test how something lives in a user’s daily rhythm, not just how it looks on a canvas. This widget reinforced an important lesson for me: great UX doesn’t always solve problems loudly. Sometimes, it simply stays present—quietly reminding you of who you want to become.
