In good company: How agencies are transforming client collaboration
To take creativity to new heights, agencies and freelancers are breaking down traditional boundaries and using tools like Figma to partner with their clients every step of the way.
7 moments that shaped Figma, as told by Dylan Field
In “How I Built This” with Guy Raz, Figma CEO and Co-founder Dylan Field charts the surprising milestones in both his personal and professional journey.
Welcoming Payload to the Figma team
We're thrilled to announce that the team behind Payload, a leading open-source headless content management system (CMS) and application framework, has joined Figma.
Make your site interactive with code layers
Today we’re launching code layers—a new way to build custom interactions in Figma Sites.
What they’re not teaching in design class—and what you can do about it
With so many design programs lacking in business fundamentals, these Figma Campus Leaders argue that students should go extracurricular.
Issue no.11: Made with love
Figma’s editorial newsletter about how products take shape—and shape our world.
8 essential tips for using Figma Make
We share our team’s favorite prompts, pro tips, and best practices for using Figma Make.
Bill Atkinson’s 10 rules for making interfaces more human
We commemorate the Apple pioneer whose QuickDraw and HyperCard programs made the Macintosh intuitive enough for nearly anyone to use.
Double click: What does MCP mean for agentic AI?
The sudden boom in MCP has kicked excitement about the agentic web into high gear. Is this the missing link we’ve needed between AI and all our other tools?
Introducing our MCP server: Bringing Figma into your workflow
Today we’re announcing the beta release of the Dev Mode MCP server, which brings Figma directly into the developer workflow to help LLMs achieve design-informed code generation.
Andrew “Boz” Bosworth's 10 rules for navigating the next design paradigm
Meta’s Chief Technology Officer on consciousness, questioning design paradigms, and building for the future.
Double click: Does efficiency kill love?
At Config 2025, we were in our feelings about AI—but not in the ways you’d expect. This time around, the buzz was around building connection and care.
Figma launches Brazilian Portuguese localization, expanding global reach
Brazilian Portuguese becomes the fourth language for localization, with Latin American Spanish expected later this year.
Config 2025 launches deepen Figma’s design capabilities as its platform expands
Doubles product offering with new design and AI-powered features to help teams go from idea to product, all in one place
Practice, a book on design and craft by Figma
Practice explores what it takes to master craft: patience, precision, and a willingness to push boundaries while respecting the fundamentals.
Introducing Figma Make: A new way to test, edit, and prompt designs
Introducing Figma Make, a new prompt-to-app capability to help you quickly explore, iterate, and refine.
Express yourself with Figma Draw
Figma Draw pairs faster, simpler vector editing with powerful tools for visual expression—so designers of all stripes can bring their vision to life without breaking focus.
24 artifacts that define craft
Members of the design community share an artifact that embodies craft—something that speaks to their understanding of what it means to make with intention.
Figma Buzz is where design and marketing teams co-create
With Figma Buzz, brand designers and marketers have a shared space to build beautiful, on-brand assets at scale.
How Headspace built an AI companion that fosters trust and transparency
Creating an AI-powered feature for mental health poses myriad challenges. Here, the product and brand teams talk through how they built Ebb with care and sensitivity.
How Polaroid is building its next era of innovation
Once on the brink of extinction, the company behind the beloved instant camera is reaching a new generation of users with a new approach to design, development, and branding.
How Figma helps you learn Figma
Want to learn Figma but not sure where to start? Meet our Product Education team—your guides, cheerleaders, and fellow learners helping you discover the joy of creating.
Figma's 2025 AI report: Perspectives from designers and developers
Figma’s AI report tells us how designers and developers are navigating the changing landscape.
The art of art direction
We hand the mics over to Maria Chimishkyan and Jefferson Cheng on Figma’s Brand Studio team and eavesdrop as they discuss the ins and outs of their work.
The power of play
When Designer Advocate Laura Fehre set out to design a digital nail salon, she had a vision in mind. Nailing it, however, meant letting go of perfection and letting herself play.
Version control: How a UX writer weighs one word against another
UX Writer Henry Freedland chose his words very carefully when he was brought in to help polish a new prototyping feature.
Version control: Three ways Figma explored horizontal scrolling
What seemed like a straightforward request—add a horizontal scroll bar to the Layers panel in Figma—presented unexpected challenges.
Figma localizes product and support for Korean market
Figma launches Korean localization open beta, with more languages expected to follow this year.
Issue no.10: Skill share
Figma’s editorial newsletter about how products take shape—and shape our world.
Figma has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 with the SEC
Figma has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 with the SEC
Finding a forever home for FigPals
A tribute to our beloved FigPals—and a surprise to keep them close forever.
How to streamline your design system workflow in Figma
If you’ve ever stared down a blank Figma file while building a new design system, never fear: These new features and plugins will turn that mountain of work into an afternoon task.
Double click: You can just do things—but should you always?
The catchphrase is catching fire as early adopters ride the new wave of AI-powered tools. Here’s how we might channel that energy and avoid the risk of being overwhelmed.
Designing for security and usability: Figma's modern endpoint strategy
At Figma, security doesn’t have to slow you down. We’ve designed our corporate endpoint security with UX in mind, making it seamless and self-serve.
Why design is for everyone
Design isn’t just a discipline or skillset—it’s a way of working.
Everything you need to know about Figma for Government
With our FedRAMP Moderate status officially approved, the public sector can use Figma to brainstorm, design, and build better digital experiences for U.S. citizens.
Making the move to UI3: A guide to Figma’s next chapter
On April 30, we’ll be fully transitioning to UI3, our redesigned interface that puts your work center stage. Here’s what you need to know about the change, along with tips for a smooth transition.
How teams tap into the power of design with Figma Slides
Today, we’re announcing new features in Figma Slides that unlock high-fidelity design and cross-functional collaboration.
Karri Saarinen’s 10 rules for crafting products that stand out
Linear’s CEO shares his approach to quality and craft—catch him at Config 2025 alongside a lineup of makers redefining tech’s future.
In Conversation: Dylan Field and Garry Tan on design, AI, and the power of “locking in”
Figma’s Dylan Field and YC’s Garry Tan discuss exploring the idea maze, vibe coding, and preserving craft even when the models are “cooking.”
Why everyone can (and should) be a great storyteller
Here’s why writing matters—and how to be a storyteller that brings ideas to life.
Save time on building decks—without sacrificing design
From extensive image libraries to design cleanup, plugins for Slides are here to help you prepare and polish your presentation.
Double click: When coding becomes conversation
Developers are embracing a new way of building software that’s more conversation than code. But is it more mayhem than magic?
In good company: How publishers use Figma to help design the news
At trusted titles like The New York Times, The Economist, and The Minnesota Star Tribune, great design can support great journalism.
Design system 104: Making metrics matter
Learn how tracking the right metrics can transform your design system from a helpful resource into a powerful engine for efficiency.
Double click: Human takes on agentic AI
There's a lot of buzz about AI agents, like OpenAI Operator and Perplexity Assistant. How might automation change how we think about UX and websites?
Sustainability Week at Figma: An inside look at our climate efforts
An update on our climate investments—and some of the ways Figma helps other companies build green initiatives of their own.
Issue no.9: Memos for the future
Figma’s editorial newsletter about how products take shape—and shape our world.
Design system 103: Design system documentation that drives adoption
Clear documentation transforms abstract design principles into practical tools. Read how leading teams build and maintain documentation that evolves alongside their design systems.
A first look at Config 2025: Two cities, one global community
This year, we’re bringing Config to San Francisco and London. Here’s a first look at what we’re building for our community on both sides of the Atlantic.
The rise of the generalist
As AI handles specialized tasks with increasing sophistication, the ability to connect dots across domains has never been more valuable.
Six memos for the future of digital creation
We asked devs, designers, analysts, writers, PMs, card-carrying generalists to double click on some of their ideas. Here’s what they said.
Making space for a handmade web
There’s a resurgence of small, handcrafted sites challenging the current trajectory of the internet. Joining the movement is as simple as making your own.
Why developers should embrace creative coding again
Modern browsers have evolved beyond what most design tools can do. It’s up to us to break free from templates and tap into the web’s true creative potential.
The new competitive moat is emotion
With more apps than ever, features will only get you so far. It’s time to put resonance on the roadmap.
It’s time we expand our definition of design
More people than ever are using design in their daily work. By making our tools and processes more inclusive, we can empower everyone to practice design with confidence—regardless of their title.
The best advice to bring to work in 2025
Industry leaders from companies like Ableton, Snapchat, and Coda set resolutions for managing teams, shipping products, and sparking great ideas in the year ahead.
27 FigJam activities to spark creativity in the classroom
Looking for ways to shake up your teaching? These collaborative templates help students connect, create, and learn together.
Issue no.8: What we shipped
Figma’s editorial newsletter about how products take shape—and shape our world.
Figma 2024: We shipped it, you shaped it
From flagship features to little big updates, we take a look at how you shaped what we shipped in 2024.