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About Dieter Dots
Dieter Dots is a free Figma plugin published by Daniel Destefanis in 2024. It works in Figma Design and FigJam and has 9,844 users and 351 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #11 in Patterns on our lists.
In the developer's words
Dieter Dots is a tool for generating circular dot patterns most often seen in the work of Dieter Rams.
This plugin lets you set the initial ring size, how many rings, and play with dot size and scale. It's mostly for creating visual artifacts to add to your designs.
Shoutout to PJ Onori for his original scripter code this plugin started from.
What's new
Version 3 · released Jul 17, 2024
- Fixed a bug where frames were resized when they shouldn't be
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Dieter Dots declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Dieter Dots ranks
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Dieter Dots FAQ
What does Dieter Dots do?
Generate dot patterns popularized by Dieter Rams. It's a Figma plugin by Daniel Destefanis that runs in Figma Design and FigJam.
Is Dieter Dots free?
Yes. Dieter Dots is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Dieter Dots safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Dieter Dots declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Dieter Dots?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Dieter Dots?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Wave & Сurve, Pattern Creator and Patterns generator. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for patterns.
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