Figma Config 2024: Redesign, DevMode, AI & Figma Slides

Here’s a rough summary and my thoughts of Figma Config 2024 which includes features like the Figma Redesign, DevMode, AI & Figma Slides.

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[turn-me-later]

Apparently, this company is dominated by developers, not designers. All the "features" seem to have been conceived by a group of developers. 😊

[amipunyayoutube]

I really think that the previous interface was already good as it is. Why change things that doesn't need to be fixed?

[olldkmz]

Agreed with your comments on roling out better features and the one that they are just sucking money out of our pockets now. But, that's what they are here for, Business.
Though, If figma really wants to stand out in terms of features, the framer way to make stuff live should be the next big step (Web designs in particular).

[timothyplant]

I actually think a lot of these features are gonna be great. I love the ability to more easily create slide decks and prototypes. This is probably the biggest update in terms of useful features that I have seen in awhile.

[yamitha]

Use Figma for what we used it for so far.
Use Zeplin for free to share stuff with the dev. ( Or ask them to copy and paste the design to their own drafts)
Use Canva for free for presentations.
If I need an interactive presentation with a slide show, I use Framer for free. (you basically have all those above with Framer, Pretty neat)

[neilpearce]

Features look great, but I started using Figma because it was free and simple. Now it's turning (turned) into a monster design tool that will eventually cost more!

[teenylupini]

As someone working in very niche healthcare, that icon drawing thing will help me so much 😅

[sanghokim]

the suggest auto layout looks good to me and my dev guy was super excited about new dev mode

[vebbcek]

Figma Slides look so impressive! This reminds me of a Figma plugin I saw called FeatPaper. Did Figma make that too?

[mayurkachale]

If all the work in Figma is to be done using AI tools, then what will happen to this designer in the future, is his job safe or not, and what is the designer's role in this new update. Please make video about everything about AI updates, job safety and if a new fresher designer wants to learn then how will he learn.

[omarfaizan]

I think interface change is downer. But I’m really excited about the ai features and slide mode!

[ianzhengUX]

can't agree more on the commend of dev mode

[fahadhassan]

Well, the deal was cancelled but they got their hands on the special document (Milking the consumer) from Adobe in the heat of the moment.

[stephenoyadiran]

I think overall the changes are a step in the right direction for sure. However it is starting to get a little bit concerning to see a freemium model start to take over for a business that reached its peak by providing a simple product that was easy to use and free sigh... It will really need to up its game in the near future to maintain this trajectory

[jaydevpatel]

I literally keep looking for news about adobe's plan for UX UI tool, without competition there will be no benefit for designers. Figma's approach in pricing is not in favour of open designer/developer community.

[MuzamilKhan-rlsh]

Creatie will take the lead for sure in future mark my words. Figma is like adobe now almost everything is paid

[kermitec]

Does the author of this video use Figma? The Union select options have always been in a dropdown. And though Framer might have some AI options I wouldn't subscribe to a tool just for those features, so it's good Figma if now incorporating them into Figma. At the end of the day, Figma is more agile than Adobe and more design focused than other tools. It's the best of both worlds.

[TaliShabaev]

Anyone knows why I dont see the AI bar? only see deck feature

[crizkeeth]

You’re underestimating the impact of AI in design. You sound dismissive: “noise has already died down” on design AI? Dude that’s 100% cope

[nobody-btmu]

Not personally a fan of the redesigned interface.