Christine Vallaure
christinevallaure.bsky.social
Christine Vallaure
@christinevallaure.bsky.social
I make stuff like moonlearning.io and thesolo.io, and I love speaking about it moonlearning.io/speaking
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Had an amazing time at @btconf.bsky.social in Berlin—a truly magical place! Huge thanks to @marcthiele.bsky.social for inviting me to speak, making it all happen, and putting your whole heart into it—it really shows.
It's complicated...
June 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Getting my file ready for "Figma Unlocked: What’s New from Config" — hosted by the amazing @smashingconf.com this Friday! Join our FREE 1-hour online session to catch up on the latest Figma updates — especially Grids and how it aligns with CSS. smashingconf.com/online-works...
May 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Thank you #config2025 for having me, I had a blast!
May 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
@figma's new grid: Why designers need to understand CSS Grid — an article I wrote to help bridge the gap between CSS Grid and Figma’s latest feature update. uxdesign.cc/figmas-new-g...
Figma’s new grid — you must understand CSS Grid as a designer
At Config 2025, Figma rolled out many exciting updates, including a brand-new layout grid. At first glance, it might seem like just…
uxdesign.cc
May 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
My talk from #Config2025 is now on YouTube, in case you missed it. Config Foto dump coming soon.
Would love to hear what you think if you get a chance to watch! youtu.be/XJkUMoZJYgU?...
Config 2025: Building digital products as a company of one with Christine Vallaure de la Paz
YouTube video by Figma
youtu.be
May 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I started building a new project, follow along: prettycheaphouses.com — a space to uncover affordable homes. Think little hidden gems, from seaside properties to mountain escapes, for all you DIY dreamers out there.
Pretty Cheap Houses – Hidden Gems You Can Actually Afford
Uncover affordable homes across Europe—full of charm and potential, just waiting to be brought to life.
prettycheaphouses.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Great news indeed! I will be speaking at Config San Francisco about building digital products as a company of one—and I’m freaking excited about it! Join me on May 6 - 8, live in San Francisco or virtually from around the world. Register on config.figma.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Tadaaa! TheSolo.io is out! 250 pages about how to build, launch, and grow your own digital products as a company of one—whether you code or not. Rediscover the joy of making and growing on your own terms.
February 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I will be speaking at @uxlondon.bsky.social on June 11th! I’ll be talking about Understanding Layout Between UI Design and Code—how different mental models between Figma and CSS can lead to misunderstandings and how to bridge that gap. Come and say hi!
February 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today is a good day because I get to play with CSS... It's been a while. I love CSS. Not the best at it, but it still makes me so happy.
February 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Prepping for the upcoming Figmaonline workshop with
@smashingconf.com! We still have spots for March—sign up now (link below)! Also, I’d love to make this as valuable as possible for you. If there’s a specific topic you’d like me to cover, drop a comment! 👇
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
First draft of TheSolo.io is done! 250 pages on building, launching & growing digital products as a company of one—whether you code or not. Looking for test readers & offering an early-bird deal before launch in 2 weeks! Sign up for the newsletter to get in!
February 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It's here! Aspect Ratio Lock in Figma! 🎉 I’ve lost count of how many times I showed the hack around this, but guess what? We don’t need it anymore! 🙌. Thank you,
@miggi.me, for posting this great update today! Followed your example with a YouTube video I made: youtu.be/8sTU7tZwWfo?...
Fixed Aspect Ratio Lock in Figma
YouTube video by moonlearning
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
No joke, best prompt ever, and gives you the nicest writing results!
January 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I will speak at Freelance Unlocked in Berlin on May 14-15 about 'Building and Growing Your Own Digital Products—As a Company of One.' If you want a preview of what it’s all about, check out thesolo.io. Come and say hi! freelanceunlocked.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Is there a super simple, user-friendly version of a tool like Doodle to quickly set up a poll for agreeing on times, so nobody needs to log in and it’s hassle-free? calendly is already too much, just want to pick two times send a link and done.
January 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My talk, "When #Figma and #CSS Layout Meet", from
@smashingconf.com Antwerp is now on YouTube! I dive into the common issue of designers and developers having different mental models for layout—especially grids—which can lead to misunderstandings. Watch here: youtu.be/SDXCC3D7cTE?...
December 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Added the chapter outline to thesolo.io! If you’re interested in building your own digital product and running it as a company-of-one, let me know if there are any additional topics you’d like to see covered. The goal is to create a super hands-on guide to help you dive right in and start building.
December 19, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Shoutout to @weyweyweb.bsky.social for the solid and honest breakdown of the numbers, facts, and figures. And a massive thank you to everyone who showed up and shared their feedback—finding out my talk was rated second out of all the sessions was definitely a highlight!
HEY! Check out the ultimate recap!

After all the excitement and reflection we’ve published a blog post summarizing everything that made WWW24 unforgettable:

👉 www.weyweyweb.com/blog/www24/

Big thank you to everyone who made this edition so memorable. Let’s keep making waves in the UI world!
December 17, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Tech Help Needed: #SSL Setup 🔧
Using Kajabi + @cloudflare.social domain via Godaddy. GoDaddy insists on an expensive, complex SSL setup, but doesn’t Cloudflare do that? Looking for a reliable person to walk me through this once and for all (happy to pay!). Any insights or recs?
December 16, 2024 at 7:16 AM
how do people live with this, you can't see anything!
December 12, 2024 at 7:09 PM
🚀My talk from Wey Wey Web Málaga is live! "Understanding Layout Between UI Design and Code". Designers and developers often have different mental models for layout, leading to misunderstandings. Let’s bridge the gap, understand each other’s tools and limitations, and bring designs to life as a team.
It was an absolute pleasure to have Christine Vallaure (@christinevallaure.bsky.social) join us at Wey Wey Web! ✨

For those looking to break the barrier between design and code and build their dream team, you can catch her talk here:
youtu.be/Cr2H54e_vgo
#WeyWeyWeb24
Breaking Barriers: Understanding Layout Between UI Design and Code by Christine Vallaure
YouTube video by Wey Wey Web
youtu.be
December 12, 2024 at 1:37 PM
oh Europe...you worry me so much and I still love you!
December 5, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Got this lovely little badge from @skillshare.bsky.social ! They added me to their Top Teacher Program, which includes the top 2% of teachers on the platform. Still can’t believe this all started 3 years ago from 0, when my freelance work got cancelled, and I decided to make an online course
December 3, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Thank you, @weyweyweb.bsky.social, for having me! I had a great time!
December 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM