230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage

Update: 2025-09-18

Description

Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick.

Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals.
For years, Figma has been reshaping the way teams brainstorm, design, and build together — making it easier than ever to bring ideas to life in real time. In this episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart Tech Tools miniseries, host Matt Abrahams talks with Yamashita about how visuals facilitate shared understanding, why frameworks enhance team communication, and how to craft insights that people naturally remember and reuse.
In addition to insight-packed discussions, this miniseries explores innovative tools that enhance the way we communicate and connect. Whether you want to make your presentations more memorable, craft stories that stick, or connect with your audience on a deeper level, these episodes will help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

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Chapters:

(00:00 ) - Introduction

(01:16 ) - Figma Elevator Structure

(02:07 ) - Joining Figma

(03:17 ) - The Power of Visual Storytelling

(04:36 ) - Creating Shared Meaning with Visuals

(05:37 ) - Favorite Communicator

(08:59 ) - Communication Hack or Tool

(10:36 ) - Conclusion

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