The most powerful tools a product designer wields have nothing to do with Figma. They are not software, but a way of seeing. They are the facets of the unique lens through which a designer perceives the complex, human reality of their work. A designer's true value lies not in the polish of their pixels, but in the clarity of their lens.
Here's a nutty idea: designing terrible solutions makes you a better designer. I know that sounds backwards. Designer portfolios share only the most pristine of examples. And we're taught about efficiency and time savings. Best practices tell us to move fast, fail fast, and get to good solutions quickly. So why waste your time thinking about the worst possible option?