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My first experience of Figma’s Super Bowl

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Jon Haines
May 08, 2025

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This week’s edition:

  • Live from Config: My first experience of Figma’s Super Bowl

  • Design articles i found interesting

  • Design jobs I found interesting

There’s just something different about attending an event in person that sets it apart. This year was my first ever Config. It didn’t disappoint. In one day, Figma went from four products to eight - introducting Sites, Make, Draw, and Buzz, in addition to features like improved Grids and more. It was Figma’s way of telling other companies like Framer and Canva that Figma is here and it’s ready for 2025 and beyond.

What this conference did do is reignite my passion for design. There’s a lot more to create and build, and this was the spark I needed to push me in that direction.

All I ask for the reader is to continue your drive. There’s a lot to do. Stay creative and become more curious.

Today is Day 2 of the conference. By the time this hits your inbox, I will be off to the conference. Perhaps there will be even more fun heading our way.

Have a great day!

Design Articles for the Week

Figma introduces 'vibe-coding' AI software design feature

Figma's entry into the world of "vibe-coding" has no free tier, but it promises to adhere to customers' design preferences.

www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/figma-launches-premium-figma-make-vibe-coding-ai-software-designer.html

Figma releases new AI-powered tools for creating sites, app prototypes, and marketing assets | TechCrunch

Design company Figma today announced multiple features, including AI-powered site and web app creation, a way for marketers to create assets in bulk, and

techcrunch.com/2025/05/07/figma-releases-new-ai-powered-tools-for-creating-sites-app-prototypes-and-marketing-assets

Figma’s big AI update takes on Adobe, WordPress, and Canva

There’s a new vector illustration tool on the scene.

www.theverge.com/news/662678/figma-buzz-draw-make-sites-announcement-availability

Design Jobs for the Week

Hi, I’m Jon, a UX and Product Designer from Brooklyn, New York. I write the Design Breadcrumbs newsletter to express my own thoughts on the design world, freelancing, and career advancement. Subscribe to get this news delivered to your inbox every week.