The rise of no-code tools is revolutionizing mobile app development, empowering designers to build apps without writing a single line of code. Traditionally, the handoff process from design to development was often plagued by delays, miscommunications, and compromises that negatively impacted the final product. Today, things have changed dramatically with platforms like Bravo Studio. Bravo Studio—a powerful no-code platform—bridges the gap between Figma designs and fully functional native mobile apps, enabling designers to take complete control over the app creation process.
Traditionally, the journey from a Figma design to a live app has been a complex, multi-step process involving developers who translate design files into code. This workflow can lead to a variety of challenges:
Bravo Studio tackles these issues head-on, providing designers with the tools to transform their Figma designs directly into native mobile apps—without needing to write code or rely heavily on developers.
Bravo Studio is specifically built to empower designers, offering a suite of tools that make the transition from design to app seamless and efficient. Here’s how Bravo Studio stands out:
Step 1: Preparing Your Figma Design
Start by setting up your Figma file for Bravo Studio. Ensure that your layers are well-organized, components are properly named, and use Bravo Tags (like #BUTTON or #LIST) to add functionality directly from Figma.
Step 2: Importing Designs into Bravo Studio
With your design ready, import it into Bravo Studio using the Figma plugin. This step brings your design into Bravo while maintaining its original look and feel.
Step 3: Adding Interactivity and Navigation
Bravo Studio allows you to add interactivity, such as linking screens, adding buttons, and incorporating animations—all through a no-code interface that’s intuitive for designers.
Step 4: Connecting APIs for Dynamic Content
One of Bravo’s standout features is its ability to connect to APIs, which lets your app fetch and display dynamic content. For example, you can integrate a CMS, a database, or other third-party services directly into your app, bringing your design to life with real-time data.
Step 5: Previewing and Testing
Using Bravo Vision, you can preview your app on real devices, allowing you to test functionality and design fidelity. This stage is crucial for making iterative improvements and ensuring that your app looks and works as expected on different screen sizes.
Step 6: Publishing Your App
Once your app is ready, Bravo Studio streamlines the publishing process, allowing you to export your app and publish it on the iOS and Android app stores without dealing with complex coding or deployment steps.
Bravo Studio has empowered numerous designers to launch their own apps. For example, the creator of the Voda app used Bravo to build and publish their queer mental health app in record time, bypassing the need for a traditional development team.
Voda was created by leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists, and it combines leading psychotherapy expertise with AI to make mental wellbeing support more accessible, more inclusive and more intersectional.
Owli is another app that is made with Bravo. It is a beautiful app that revolutionizes children's reading by creating unique and personalized stories with artificial intelligence.
Tripmix is an app that joins Bravo with generative AI. Tripmix lets you create travel itineraries that are powered by community recommendations and AI. Whether you are an ordinary traveler, travel creator, adventure seeker or topic expert, Tripmix is your companion and guide in exploring the world.
For Designers: Bravo Studio offers unparalleled creative freedom, allowing designers to maintain control over the entire app-building process. By eliminating the need for a developer, Bravo enables quicker iterations, reduces costs, and ensures that the app stays true to the original design vision.
For Businesses: With Bravo, businesses can reduce the time-to-market for their apps, test and validate concepts quickly, and allocate resources more efficiently, making it an attractive option for startups and small businesses.
And for those who need extra help to get their app from design to publication Bravo offers Professional Services. For both designers and businesses Bravo’s internal team is here to help take your idea from design to reality
Ready to turn your Figma designs into fully functional apps? Bravo Studio provides all the resources you need to get started, including comprehensive tutorials, a supportive community, and professional onboarding services. Visit the Bravo Academy to explore tutorials, dive right in by creating your first project with a free trial, or contact Bravo to explore a collaboration with their Professional Services team.
Bravo Studio is transforming the way designers bring their ideas to life, making it easier than ever to turn Figma designs into native mobile apps without the need for code. By bridging the gap between design and development, Bravo empowers designers to take control of the app creation process, driving innovation and creativity in ways that were previously out of reach. So why wait? Start your journey with Bravo Studio today and see how easy it is to go from Figma to app.
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