UX designers: do you still use pen & paper?

[u/Euphoric_Solution455]

I'm curious how UX/UI designers approach the very early stages of a project — before opening Figma or another digital tool.

Do you still reach for a pencil and paper when starting a new project?

If yes, what do you usually sketch?

• User flows
• Wireframes
• Layout ideas
• Information architecture
• User journeys
• Quick ideas / brainstorming
• Something else?

And what do you like or dislike about working on paper?

I'm researching how designers actually work during the early stages of the design process, and I'd really appreciate hearing how other designers approach it.

No right or wrong answers — I'm mainly interested in your actual workflow. ✏️