At the Config conference, Figma announced a series of significant feature updates, including a brand-new UI design, new generative AI tools, and an integrated slide presentation feature. These updates aim to provide users with smarter and more efficient design tools and experiences.
First up is Figma's major redesign, intended to lay the foundation for the next decade. The new design includes a revamped toolbar, rounded elements, and 200 new icons. The company aims to focus the canvas more on user work, making it easy for new users to get started while also meeting the needs of Figma experts.
Figma has also introduced new generative AI tools designed to help users start design projects more easily. These tools are akin to AI that drafts emails; users simply input brief prompts, and Figma quickly generates initial designs.
Additionally, Figma offers AI-enhanced asset searching and automated text generation to expedite the design process. Figma AI can be used for creating designs, prototyping, visual searches, content replacement, layer renaming, and more.
Figma has added a practical feature: Figma Slides, similar to Google Slides, built directly into Figma. Users can not only adjust designs in real-time within slides but also present prototypes directly from the slide show.
Figma Slides will be rolled out in an open beta starting Wednesday and is currently in a free testing phase.
Key Points:
⭐ Figma introduces a new UI design focused on enhancing user work, making it accessible for new users while catering to the needs of Figma experts.
⭐ The introduction of generative AI tools helps users start design projects more easily and accelerates the design process.
⭐ The addition of Figma Slides, integrated into Figma, facilitates the creation and presentation of design work.