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Figma on Figma: Evolving our visual language

By 
Carly Ayres

Figma’s visual identity has gotten a bold refresh. From playful primitives to a vibrant new palette, we’re unveiling our latest brand evolution—one that speaks to all product builders.

Inside FigmaBrandingDesign systems

Just our type: The story of creating Figma Sans

By 
Jenny Xie

As Figma expands to include tools for all product builders, our community has evolved—and so has our brand. We’ve overhauled our entire visual identity from color palette to illustration style, and even commissioned a new typeface.

Inside FigmaTypographyBranding

The VS Code method: Tightening a developer’s inner loop

By 
Alia Fite

Developers have to split their time between heads-down work and collaborative touchpoints. VS Code aims to reconcile their competing priorities to keep them in the flow.

Working WellEngineeringProduct management

Why are we so afraid of code as a commodity?

By 
Kris Rasmussen

Instead of asking how AI will automate our jobs, we should be focusing on what we, as engineers, uniquely do well. What problems can AI currently solve, and where is the whitespace to go beyond that?

InsightsAIEngineering
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Can we reach beyond the echo chamber?

By 
Jenny Xie

Two creatives behind the browser that’s breaking the internet discuss what Zadie Smith, A24, and sunspots have to do with building a product.

InsightsAIProfiles & interviews
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What would you ask if no one could judge you?

By 
Alia Fite

Co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas wants Perplexity to be not only a resource, but an engine for curiosity.

InsightsAIThought leadership
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The Prompt

Because an AI’s brilliance is inert, it needs coaxing to shine. Lucky for us humans, our impulse to question is innate.
Amber Bravo, Director of Story Studio, Figma
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Updates from Config

Config 2024 in review

By 
Dylan Field

We’re launching Figma AI, UI3, and Figma Slides, along with major updates to Dev Mode and improvements to your favorite Figma features.

Inside FigmaProduct updatesConfig

Meet Figma AI: Empowering designers with intelligent tools

By 
Kris Rasmussen

We’re introducing a suite of AI-powered features to help you push past creative blocks and bring your best ideas to life.

Inside FigmaConfigAI

Inside the redesigned Figma, where your work takes center stage

By 
Ryhan Hassan, 
Joel Miller, 
KC Oh

UI3 clears space on the canvas for you to bring your creative vision to life. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we landed on a more streamlined and adaptable interface.

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Building a better First Draft for designers

By 
Noah Levin

We’re reintroducing our Make Designs feature with some key improvements, including a new name—First Draft—to better reflect our goal of giving designers another way to get started.

Inside FigmaAIDesign

The VS Code method: Tightening a developer’s inner loop

By 
Alia Fite

Developers have to split their time between heads-down work and collaborative touchpoints. VS Code aims to reconcile their competing priorities to keep them in the flow.

Working WellEngineeringProduct management

Figma on Figma: Evolving our visual language

By 
Carly Ayres

Figma’s visual identity has gotten a bold refresh. From playful primitives to a vibrant new palette, we’re unveiling our latest brand evolution—one that speaks to all product builders.

Inside FigmaBrandingDesign systems

Just our type: The story of creating Figma Sans

By 
Jenny Xie

As Figma expands to include tools for all product builders, our community has evolved—and so has our brand. We’ve overhauled our entire visual identity from color palette to illustration style, and even commissioned a new typeface.

Inside FigmaTypographyBranding
A playful abstract illustration featuring a variety of simple, hand-drawn shapes and figures on a pastel background. On the left, there is a spiral, a square, and other linear elements, while on the right, a caterpillar-like figure with a calm face, accompanied by floral and organic shapes. The background is composed of overlapping pink and mustard yellow blocks on a light green base, creating a whimsical and childlike scene.A playful abstract illustration featuring a variety of simple, hand-drawn shapes and figures on a pastel background. On the left, there is a spiral, a square, and other linear elements, while on the right, a caterpillar-like figure with a calm face, accompanied by floral and organic shapes. The background is composed of overlapping pink and mustard yellow blocks on a light green base, creating a whimsical and childlike scene.

Breaking in: A guide to landing your first product design role

By 
Cai Charniga

Curious about early career opportunities at Figma? Here are some tips on how to get your first product design job, along with insights on what we look for.

Inside FigmaCareer & educationTips & inspiration
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The three Cs of Figma: A beginner’s guide to success

By 
Mallory Dean

I spend a lot of my time helping others learn the basics of Figma. Here’s how I approached it, what I would do differently now, and the framework you can use to get started today.

Working WellDesignCulture

The Atlassian method: The power of developer joy

By 
Alia Fite

Learn how Atlassian made cultivating “developer joy” their north star metric for success.

Working WellEngineeringProduct management
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Issue no.6: The prompt

By 
Figma

As with many new technologies, learning to use AI amounts to learning about ourselves.

Inside FigmaThe Long & Short of It
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