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Figma Enhances Design Tool with AI and Code Layers
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- →Code layers in Figma bridge the gap between design and development, enhancing collaboration.
- →New animation and 3D transform features reduce reliance on external tools, streamlining workflows.
- →Expanded AI capabilities allow for more creative and efficient design processes.
Figma has unveiled a major update that integrates code layers into its design platform, enhancing collaboration between designers and developers. This update allows users to work with code directly on the canvas, facilitating rapid iteration and exploration of ideas. New features include support for animations, transitions, and 3D transforms, which can now be created within Figma itself. The update also expands AI capabilities, enabling the creation of assets and shader effects, and supports custom plug-ins through text prompts. These enhancements aim to streamline workflows and foster creativity across teams.
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- 1Google Stitch Enhances AI Design Workflow
Skill Leap AI · April 5, 2026 · Background
- 2Canva Launches AI 2.0 for Editable Designs
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- 3Claude Introduces Design Asset Generation Feature
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- 4Figma Integrates AI Assistant into Design Canvas
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- 5Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant: A Novice Design Tool
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- 9MIT Develops System to Enhance CAD Model Generation
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- 10OpenAI's Creative Team Leverages Codex for Innovation
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- 11Claude Design built into desktop app
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- 12ChatGPT 6 Astra: Hands-on with Multimodal Capabilities
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- 13Figma defines agent behavior with Markdown design specs
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