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Figma is a collaborative design platform designed for design teams, product managers, and developers who need to create, prototype, and gather feedback on digital products in one unified workspace. Its standout features include real-time collaboration, powerful prototyping capabilities, and seamless handoff tools that bridge the gap between design and development. The platform excels at enabling cross-functional teams to work together efficiently on user interface and user experience design projects.
Collaborative design and prototyping
Gemini 4 Argon is moving straight into the platforms where builders write code, automate work and create prototypes. This week, Vercel, n8n, Netlify and Figma each added access to Google's model.
Code Layers brings collaboration with code directly onto the Figma canvas. It is one of five building features announced at Config India, alongside Specs, Guidelines, Code Sources and Payload.
ElevenAgents Architect can build, test and improve other agents through conversation. It arrives alongside releases from n8n, Figma and PostHog that put agents inside existing automation, design and analytics products.
Figma Motion can now animate text and carry audio, according to a LinkedIn post from Figma. Both capabilities sit inside the Motion tool, so a title card, a button label or a bit of body copy can now move and make sound…
Figma Motion now lets teams save custom animation styles, publish them to libraries and reuse the same motion rules across projects. The update also adds Lottie export, while audio on the timeline and text animations…
Figma node connects any Figma frame directly to a Weave workflow. The frame can be used to create on-brand content, produce translated versions or turn a design into video.
Figma is increasing the usage credits supplied through its AI add-on, giving customers more room to use AI features before they encounter additional usage costs. Pro customers will receive twice their previous credit…
Figma is giving designers more control over an easily overlooked part of interface design: where text breaks. The company has released Pretty and Balance, two text wrapping options for auto layout that can prevent…
Figma is turning AI workflows into reusable, shareable building blocks. The company has introduced Skills, a feature that lets users create custom capabilities with the Figma agent, publish them to Community, and run…
Figma announced today that GPT-5.6 from OpenAI for Business is now available in Figma Make, the company's AI-powered design generation tool. The integration brings improved output quality when building from existing…
Figma is making its AI-powered Weave tools more accessible by embedding them directly into the design canvas. Designers can now access over 20 Weave tools from the left panel, removing friction from workflows that…
Figma has added Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors to its design agent, enabling the AI assistant to communicate with external tools and services. The company announced on LinkedIn that the integration will allow…
Figma used its Config conference to roll out a suite of features aimed at tightening the loop between designers, developers, and AI. The design platform announced on LinkedIn that Figma Motion, Code Layers, Weave tools…
Figma has released Motion, a new native animation tool now available in beta to all users. The launch marks a significant expansion of Figma's prototyping capabilities, allowing designers to create animations without…
Figma has launched generative plugins, a beta feature that allows users to describe and build custom tools on demand using natural language. The feature, announced on LinkedIn on June 24, enables designers to define…
Figma has rolled out its design agent beta to all Pro, Organization, and Enterprise customers, the company announced on LinkedIn ahead of its Config keynote. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the…
Figma's AI design assistant can now search the web, bringing external research and content directly into the design workflow. The company announced on LinkedIn that the Design Agent now supports both direct prompts and…
Figma announced on LinkedIn an update to its Model Context Protocol server, expanding what developers and AI tools can automate inside the design platform. The update introduces the ability to generate and edit…
Figma rolled out tab groups to all desktop users, addressing one of the most common complaints among designers juggling multiple projects: too many open tabs and nowhere to put them.
Figma has released a Chrome extension that allows designers to copy live websites directly into editable layers inside the design tool. The feature, announced on LinkedIn, eliminates the need for manual reconstruction…
Figma announced on LinkedIn that its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is now supported in Xcode, Apple's integrated development environment. The integration extends Figma's MCP capabilities to native Apple platform…
Figma has made its Check Designs feature generally available to Full seat, Organization, and Enterprise plans, expanding access to automated design system auditing capabilities that help teams keep files synchronized…
Figma announced on LinkedIn a set of product updates for Make focused on giving users more control over their automation workflows. The additions include Plan mode, a Messaging queue, Web search and fetch capabilities…
Figma is expanding its Make product with capabilities that blur the line between design and development. The company announced on LinkedIn that users can now bring their entire codebase into Make, edit code with…
Figma announced on LinkedIn that Figma Make is now available in a limited beta for editing and shipping changes directly from local codebases. Starting today, developers can connect Make to their existing repositories…
Figma has introduced a set of grid layout improvements it's calling "Gridmaxxing," announced on LinkedIn. The update centers on three capabilities: drag-to-reorder columns and rows, automatic positioning of elements…
Figma has launched a new AI agent that lives directly on the design canvas, positioning it as a native tool for design workflows rather than a separate assistant. The company announced the rollout on LinkedIn…
Figma rolled out a series of memory performance improvements designed to reduce crashes and speed up file handling across the platform. The update, announced on LinkedIn, delivers a 75 percent reduction in out-of-memory…
Figma has rolled out custom skills support in Make, allowing users to create their own reusable workflow components and call them across projects. The feature gives designers and builders more control over automation…
Figma is hosting a live session on May 5 to walk through recent product updates and demonstrate new features aimed at teams integrating AI agents into their design processes. The event, labeled Release Notes EP-007…
Figma has announced its seventh Release Notes episode, scheduled for May 5 at 9am PT, with updates focused on "vibe-coded" prototyping workflows, tighter connections between design systems and production code, and…
Figma has shipped four new capabilities to its Make workflows, giving teams more ways to automate design tasks and iterate faster. The update includes voice-to-text prompts, version history, question cards, and clear…
Figma announced on LinkedIn that it has released a set of quality-of-life updates to Figma Draw, adding a dedicated text-on-a-path tool, expanded brush and texture controls, and the ability to use auto layout directly…
Figma is rolling out new methods for adding reference images when working with its AI image generation and editing tools, making it easier for designers to provide visual context and iterate on AI-assisted workflows.
Figma has released seven incremental updates to FigJam, its collaborative whiteboarding tool, focused on improving day-to-day workflow friction rather than introducing headline features. The updates, announced on…
Figma has shipped a major performance update focused on making everyday design tasks faster and more responsive. The company announced on LinkedIn that vector editing is now up to 10x faster, frame rates have improved…
Figma is releasing Slots to general availability on March 5, bringing a long-awaited component architecture feature out of beta and into the hands of all design teams. The company announced on LinkedIn that the feature…
Figma has launched Codex, a new integration built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server architecture that enables roundtrip workflows between its design canvas and code. The update, announced on LinkedIn and…
Figma has begun testing a new AI model called Nano Banana 2 that promises faster image generation and higher-quality outputs across its design platform.
Figma rolled out an update to its Code Connect UI that allows teams to map multiple code files to a single Figma component. The change addresses a common friction point in design systems where components span multiple…
Figma has launched Slots, a new component capability designed to eliminate one of the most common pain points in design systems: detaching component instances. The feature entered open beta this week and will roll out…
Figma has expanded its Model Context Protocol server to support five additional AI-powered code editors, broadening the bridge between design files and development environments.
Figma has rolled out instant tab muting to its desktop app, giving designers a faster way to silence audio notifications and reduce distraction while working across multiple files. The update addresses a common friction…
Figma has opened beta access to a new tool that lets AI agents design directly on its canvas, marking a shift toward agent-driven workflows in the design platform.
Figma is rolling out a system-wide eyedropper tool for its macOS desktop app, allowing designers to capture colors from anywhere on their screen rather than just within the app itself.
Figma is bringing AI-powered image editing to more of its product suite. The design platform announced that four new AI image tools are rolling out across FigJam, Buzz, and Slides, letting users manipulate visuals…
Figma is rolling out Make Kits, a new feature designed to help teams bridge the gap between design system documentation and hands-on practice. Announced on LinkedIn, the update introduces a structured way to ground…
Figma has launched Approvals for Figma Buzz, a feature designed to keep marketing and creative teams from bouncing between tools during the review process. The update, which rolled out today, lets collaborators request…
Figma has expanded the attachment capabilities in Make, its AI-first product design environment. Users can now attach over 30 file types directly into Make projects, including documents, data files, media assets, and…
Figma is rolling out native video playback on the design canvas this week, eliminating the need for designers to toggle between external players or tabs when reviewing video content in their projects.
Figma has relaunched Weave, its workflow automation tool for creating and editing rich media, with a fresh set of templates and a roadmap to integrate the platform directly into the Figma canvas.
Figma has quietly rolled out ChatGPT Images 2.0 across both its core design platform and Figma Weave, promising smarter visual generation and improved editing capabilities. The update, announced on LinkedIn, positions…
Figma is rolling out new controls for managing AI credit usage across its platform, starting with usage tracking available this week and culminating in pay-as-you-go billing by mid-2026.
Figma has announced on LinkedIn the rollout of new AI-powered image tools in Design and Draw, bringing object removal, background expansion, and object isolation directly into its design workspace. The features aim to…
Figma has added its Make offering to the Government plan, extending AI-powered design and prototyping capabilities to public sector teams. The update aims to help government organizations prototype faster, collaborate…
Figma has integrated two of its collaboration tools, Figma Slides and Figma Buzz, directly into ChatGPT, the company announced on LinkedIn. The integration enables users to generate presentation decks and coordinate…
Figma has added Google Gemini 3 Flash to Figma Make, its AI-powered design generation tool. The integration brings faster response times and improved handling of design workflows, announced on LinkedIn by the company.
Figma today launched Make Kits, a new feature designed to help teams build and demonstrate design systems while connecting prototypes directly to existing project work. The update, rolling out now, introduces prebuilt…
Figma has launched Approvals for Figma Buzz, a feature designed to keep marketing review cycles inside the design file rather than sprawling across email threads, Slack channels, or separate project management tools…
Figma has resolved long-standing attachment issues in Make, its AI-powered design feature, and is now rolling out support for more than 30 file types. Teams can attach documents, data files, media, and code directly…
Figma has begun rolling out video playback directly on the design canvas, announced on LinkedIn this week. The feature allows designers to embed and play video files within their design files, eliminating the need to…
Figma has quietly relaunched Weave, its workflow automation tool designed to help teams create and edit rich media without writing code. The company announced on LinkedIn that Weave now supports workflows for images…
Civica, a public sector software provider serving over 100 million citizens across 6,000 organizations, has rolled out Figma enterprise-wide with a focus on Figma Make, the company's no-code prototyping tool. The…
Figma has launched a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool that allows AI agents to design directly on its canvas, marking a significant step in bringing autonomous AI assistance to design workflows. The usefigma MCP…
Figma has added a system-wide eyedropper tool to its macOS desktop app, allowing designers to sample colors from anywhere on their screen without switching between applications.
Figma is expanding its AI capabilities with four new image manipulation tools now rolling out across FigJam, Buzz, and Slides. The features allow users to expand images, isolate objects, erase unwanted elements, and…
Figma livestream on March 31 demonstrating how to use Claude Code with the Figma MCP to improve collaboration between engineers and designers. Register: https://lnkd.in/gjagFyPp
Vishal Kapoor outlines 10 guiding rules for building honest AI products, emphasizing starting from first principles, grounding designs in real human emotion, treating AI as a teammate, and avoiding “AI slop.” He argues…
Figma now supports instant tab muting in the desktop app. Users can mute individual tabs immediately to reduce audio interruptions while working.
Figma publishes a behind-the-build guide to “slots,” presenting best practices, practical use cases, and tips and tricks for implementing them effectively in design systems and component workflows.
Figma expanded its Code-to-Canvas MCP server integrations by adding five partners — Cursor, Warp, Factory AI, Augment Code, and Firebender — to the MCP catalog, broadening developer tooling and runtime support for…
Figma announced the Config 2026 speakers: Danit Peleg, Grant Sanderson, Matthew Ström-Awn, Vicki Tan, and Holly Herndon. The lineup will explore craft, quality, and intention in the era of AI.
Figma announced the 2026 Makeathon winners, powered by Contra. Best Overall: Common Thread — Charlota Blunárová. Excellence in Craft: TOKYO — Kiel Cole. New Interaction: Pucker — Aleyna Çatak. Boundary Pushing: Airwwave…
Figma has announced the return of its Release Notes, providing users with the latest product updates and innovative ways to design, build, and create with AI. This new episode, EP-006, is designed with the APAC audience…
Figma has announced a significant integration with GitHub Copilot that enables a seamless roundtrip between code and design. This new feature, facilitated through the Figma MCP server, allows developers and designers to…
Figma announced on LinkedIn a new integration that bridges GitHub Copilot and its design platform through an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. The integration enables what Figma calls a "roundtrip" workflow, allowing…
Figma has introduced an exciting enhancement to its Code Connect UI, enabling users to map multiple code files directly to Figma components. This update is designed to improve the design-to-development workflow and…
Figma has announced a new feature called "Slots" which is currently rolling out in open beta. This update is designed for users on a full-seat plan, allowing for a more streamlined design process without the traditional…
Figma is set to host a special livestream tomorrow featuring a collaboration with OpenAI. This event will take place on February 26 at 9:10 AM PST / 12:10 PM EST.
Figma has announced an exciting new opportunity for creators with the launch of a $100,000 Makeathon challenge, set to kick off on February 24. This initiative, powered by Contra, invites participants to innovate and…
Figma has announced the rollout of its new Slots feature, set to launch on March 5. This update aims to streamline design workflows and improve collaboration within projects.
Figma has unveiled its latest feature, Codex, which enables a seamless roundtrip between code and the design canvas via the Figma MCP server. This integration aims to streamline the workflow between designers and…
Figma has officially introduced Codex, an integration with OpenAI that enhances the collaboration between design and development teams. This new feature aims to streamline the workflow, allowing designers to easily…
Figma has announced a new integration with Codex that streamlines the design process by enabling users to generate design files directly from code. This feature significantly enhances collaboration among developers and…
Figma has announced the rollout of Nano Banana 2, featuring significant enhancements aimed at improving design output and efficiency.
Figma is excited to announce an upcoming event focused on design systems, taking place in Sydney on March 5. This gathering aims to unite the design systems community, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among…
Figma has announced a significant enhancement that allows users to push their prototypes built in Claude Code directly to the Figma canvas. This new capability will help designers explore multiple design directions…
Figma is set to host an exciting event, Design with Pride, in Sydney. This gathering aims to celebrate diverse voices and highlight the power of inclusive creativity within the design community.
Figma has announced its latest updates in the Release Notes, EP-006, which highlights significant feature launches and community engagement opportunities.
Figma is hosting its sixth Release Notes episode on February 25, combining product updates with a ticket giveaway for Config, the company's annual design conference.
Figma has updated its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to enable direct integration with Anthropic's Claude Code editor. The update allows developers to push working prototypes from Claude Code straight into Figma…
Figma has announced the introduction of Claude Code, a revolutionary integration that bridges the gap between coding and design. This new feature allows users to seamlessly incorporate coding and design elements into a…
Figma has announced the release of Claude Sonnet 4.6, enhancing the flexibility of its Figma Make platform. Users can now effortlessly switch between their favorite models, streamlining their workflow and increasing…
Figma has added Claude Sonnet 4.6 to its Make tool and introduced the ability to switch between different AI models directly within the interface. The update, announced on LinkedIn, gives designers flexibility to choose…
Figma has announced the integration of Claude Code directly into its design platform, allowing users to work with both visual design tools and AI-assisted code generation in a single environment. The new capability…
Figma has released the "State of the Designer 2026" report, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of design. The report is based on a survey of 906 designers from around the world, shedding light on…
Figma has introduced new features aimed at enhancing vector editing capabilities. The updates simplify the editing process, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. This development supports designers in achieving…
Figma has launched a new feature that allows users to convert raster images into editable vectors. This enhancement simplifies the design process and gives greater control over color output. Available now in Figma…
Figma announced the release of Claude Opus 4.6, now available in the Figma Make tool. Users can explore this new version by trying it out in the Experimental models setting. This update is part of Figma's ongoing…
Figma has integrated its updates into Google Chat within Google Workspace. Users can now preview Figma files, receive notifications for invites and comments, and respond to comments directly within Chat, enhancing…
You can now create and manage user groups in Figma. This feature is rolling out this week for users on Organization and Enterprise plans, enhancing collaboration and project management capabilities within teams.
Figma is rolling out a new integration with Google Chat that embeds design activity directly into Google Workspace. The update lets teams preview Figma files, receive notifications for invites and comments, and reply to…
Figma has quietly rolled out Claude Opus 4.6 as an experimental model option in Figma Make, its AI-assisted design tool. The company announced the update via LinkedIn, inviting users to test the latest version of…
Figma is rolling out a new image-to-vector conversion tool across Figma Design and Figma Draw, letting users turn raster images into editable vector artwork without leaving the platform.
Figma introduces FigJam diagramming now available in Claude. Join product designer Megan Bednarczyk and engineer Nile Phillips for a live demo to explore its features.
Figma has officially launched the Glass feature, allowing users to enhance their designs with new capabilities. Users can now add Glass to any object, shape, or text, round individual corners, adjust the spread of light…
The new Figma glass effect updates are now rolling out, featuring several enhancements: independently round frame corners, adding glass to graphics, shapes, and text, applying variables to glass properties, and a new…
Figma began rolling out a suite of glass effect updates today, expanding one of its most popular visual design tools with four new capabilities that give designers more granular control over transparency and blurred…
Figma has officially taken its Glass effect out of beta, giving designers more precise control over the popular frosted-glass aesthetic that has become a staple of modern interface design.
Design leaders from HubSpot, IBM, and Bumble discuss how they measure design system ROI, build stakeholder confidence, and scale systems for long-term impact. Livestream: Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Times: 8 AM PST | 11…
FigJam diagramming is now available inside Claude (Anthropic). Figma released an MCP app and Anthropic’s UI kit so developers can embed FigJam diagramming features into Claude-powered interfaces and workflows.
Figma announced that FigJam diagramming is now available inside Claude, bringing the company's collaborative whiteboard tool directly into Anthropic's AI assistant. The integration allows users to create and manipulate…
Research from the Design Executive Council finds design systems have evolved beyond component libraries and can directly drive revenue. The report examines how organizations monetize design systems and link them to…
Figma now lets you embed Figma Make prototypes directly in Figma Design, Figma Slides, and FigJam. The feature is rolling out this week, enabling integrated interactive prototypes across design files, presentations, and…
Article by Nikolas Klein (illustrations by Marco Quadri) arguing that, while tools and workflows evolve, fundamental problems in design and development stay difficult. It examines how tool improvements shift work but do…
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