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Six memos for the future of digital creation

By 
Amber Bravo

We turned six big ideas percolating around the Figma office—written from the perspective of devs, designers, analysts, writers, PMs, card-carrying generalists—and put them on record. Here’s a look at what’s on our minds for 2025.

InsightsThought leadershipDesign
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The new competitive moat is emotion

By 
Andrew Hogan

With more apps than ever, features will only get you so far. It’s time to put resonance on the roadmap.

InsightsThought leadershipProduct management
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It’s time we expand our definition of design

By 
Kaitie Chambers

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.

InsightsThought leadershipProduct management

How we built AI search in Figma

By 
Vincent van der Meulen

How we went from autocomplete to AI search and landed on a tool that’s changing the way designers find and use existing work.

Inside FigmaEngineeringAI

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

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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Stack the deck with Figma Slides

By 
Mihika Kapoor

Say goodbye to lackluster presentations. Today, we’re announcing the open beta of Figma Slides, here to set a new standard for telling visual stories.

Inside FigmaFigma SlidesConfig
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Charmaine Lee’s 10 rules for building developer tools that feel like magic

By 
Charmaine Lee

As a product manager working on Snapchat’s Lens Studio for AR developers, Charmaine knows what it takes to delight creators.

Maker StoriesProduct managementEngineering

The Linear method: Opinionated software

By 
Alia Fite

The Linear team runs on strong opinions that might seem counterintuitive to outsiders. Here’s how those principles show up in both the product and their processes.

Working WellProduct managementEngineering
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An insider’s guide to a seamless Figma migration

By 
Clara Ujiie

Migration isn’t simply about switching tools—it’s about embracing new ways of working. In this guide, Designer Advocate Clara Ujiie walks through each stage, offering insights and practical tips to make your transition to Figma smooth and successful.

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