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Do you design in grayscale first, or jump straight into colors?

  • July 28, 2026
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James Vince

Hi everyone! 

As someone who's still learning UI design in Figma, I've noticed different workflows. Some designers start with simple wireframes and grayscale layouts before adding colors, while others seem to design with their color palette from the beginning.

I'm curious:

  • Which approach do you personally use?
  • Do you think designing in grayscale helps you focus more on layout and usability?
  • Or does working with colors from the start speed up your process?

I'd love to hear how more experienced designers approach this and whether your workflow has changed over time.