Figma

Figma is a collaborative interface-design tool for UI design, prototyping, and FigJam whiteboarding. Verified higher-ed students and educators get the paid Professional plan free for a year (renewable), and there's a free Starter tier open to everyone.

Best for: Design-minded students and student startups

What you get

• Student deal: verified higher-ed students & educators get the full Professional plan free for 1 year from approval, renewable while eligible — apply with a school email and proof of enrollment
• Free Starter tier (no student status needed): 3 Figma Design + 3 FigJam files, 1 project, unlimited personal drafts, up to 2 editors/file, 30-day version history
• Paid Professional (non-students): $20/mo per full seat billed monthly, or $16/mo billed annually — check their site to confirm
• No time-limited free trial of paid plans; the free Starter tier is the entry point. Education access is region-limited and needs re-verification to renew

How students use it

• Mock up your club's app or startup idea with real UI components
• Brainstorm on a FigJam board during group-project meetings
• Build the design portfolio that gets you the internship