Figma announces several major updates at Config 2024, including the launch of Figma AI, UI3 redesign, and Figma Slides. They also introduce improvements to Dev Mode and various quality-of-life updates to existing features, aiming to enhance the design process and collaboration between designers and developers.
Key points:
Figma AI introduces features like Visual Search, efficiency updates, and "Make Designs" for generating UI layouts from prompts.
UI3 is a comprehensive redesign of Figma's interface, focusing on a more immersive canvas and component-centered UI.
Figma Slides is a new presentation tool built within Figma, combining design capabilities with slide functionality.
Dev Mode receives updates to improve the design-to-development handoff process.
Quality-of-life improvements include updates to Auto Layout, introduction of UI Kits, and a responsive prototype viewer.
Figma plans future improvements for agencies and freelancers, focusing on collaboration and billing.