Subj : New design tools finally put the AI into Figma
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Jun 27 2024 17:15:05

New design tools finally put the AI into Figma

Date:
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:01:25 +0000

Description:
Figma introduces new AI tools to the platform alongside features for 
developers, designers, and presentations at ConFig 2024.

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Notice anything different about Figma ? The popular mock-up software has just 
received a new look UI - but scratch beneath the surface and users will find 
a host of new tools, including AI features. 

It was only a matter of time, of course. With AI coursing through the veins 
of every major design software, it was always a question of when, not if, 
Figma added artificial intelligence to its product design platform. 

Announced at ConFig 2024, the companys annual conference, Figma AI is now 
rolling out in a beta launch alongside tools for developers and a 
presentation software Whats new in Figma? 

This isnt Figmas first rodeo when it comes to artificial intelligence, with 
the integration of AI into whiteboard tool FigJam. But it is the first native 
AI feature to come to the prototyping platform. 

Like almost all generative AI tools , Figma AI is designed to streamline 
design workflows. For anyone familiar with the likes of Firefly, there 
probably wont be too many surprises with Figmas first native AI features. 
Headlining the feature-set is the ability to let users generate and refine 
draft designs through text prompts. Top tools include: AI designer that lets 
users create mobile and web UI through text prompts. Visual search with the 
ability to use screenshots, images, and frames to find existing designs. Name 
layers will, with one click, bring the option to rename and reorganize layers 
within a file. AI prototyping is set to remove manual processes when turning 
wireframes into working prototypes. Actions, like all good AI, automates some 
of the more basic tasks such as background removal and translations. (Image 
credit: Figma) 

"In a world where more software is being created and reimagined because of 
Al, designing and building products is everyone's business. From AI tools 
that elevate professional designers to developer tools that create stronger 
connections between design and code, Figma wants to make it possible for 
teams to go from idea to product-all in one place, said Dylan Field, 
co-founder and CEO of Figma. 

Its not just AI tools coming to the platform. New presentation software comes 
in the form of Figma Slides. A new way to make engaging presentations - and a 
direct response from the company to the fact that approximately 3.5 million 
slide files were designed in Figma over the last year. Its billed to be easy 
to use for designers and non-designers, includes AI tools for tone, style, 
and imagery, and also gets a beta launch. 

Elsewhere, Dev Mode also received some love after its launch at last years 
ConFig. The company had added new developer tools including a Ready for Dev 
view and Code Connect for surfacing component code, which are available to 
users now. 

And that new look interface? Rolling out in another limited beta launch, 
Figma hopes the new UI shows improved usability, giving icons an update and 
adding resizable panels that can be reorganized to fit different workflows A 
new toolbar adds easier access to key tools and, of course, AI. (Image 
credit: Figma) Read more from TechRadar Pro We compared the best mockup 
software Wix Studio brings Figma designs into the fold with a new tool Figma 
adds new developer tools to help designers and devs get along better at last



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/new-design-tools-finally-put-the-ai-into-figma


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