Why Your Figma Files Fall Apart

Hosted by Christine Vallaure

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

5:00 PM UTC (30 minutes)

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What you'll learn

Why overengineering can be the fastest way to break a file

Using powerful features isn’t the goal. Knowing when they help and when they get in the way is.

When to stay messy and when to add structure

How to keep exploration free, early and add structure later, without killing good ideas.

How to build Figma files that still make sense months later

Sustainable workflows aren’t about perfection. They’re about files that can be understood, changed, and reused over time

Why this topic matters

Most designers can create a good-looking screen. The real challenge starts when that work needs to change or be used by someone else. Figma offers powerful tools, but little guidance on judgment. This session sharpens that judgment so files stay calm, predictable, and reusable in real projects.

You'll learn from

Christine Vallaure

Founder moonlearning · 2× Figma Config Speaker · Awwwards Jury Member

I’m Christine Vallaure, founder of moonlearning.io, a learning platform for UI design, Figma, and hands-on product building.

I’m a 2× Figma Config speaker (speaking on using Figma like the pros and on building and shipping products solo), the author of The Solo, a book about independent product building and an Awwwards jury member.

Teaching is a core part of my work and passion, especially at the intersection of design and code. I focus on helping designers understand how their decisions translate into real, working products.

I still build hands-on. Most of my work lives between design, code, and the tools that shape how ideas get shipped, always with a no-hype, craft-first approach.


You can find my full profile at christinevallaure.com.

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