Figma’s Desperate Attempt to Stay Relevant: New Features, Same Old Problems
In a last-ditch effort to regain its footing in the design world, Figma has announced a slew of new features at its Config conference, including a major UI redesign, generative AI tools, and built-in slideshow functionality. But will it be enough to save the company from its own stagnation?
The Redesign: A Desperate Attempt to Modernize
Figma’s new UI redesign, dubbed "UI3," is an attempt to modernize the company’s aging design. The new look features a sleeker toolbar, rounded corners, and 200 new icons. But is it just a superficial change, or a genuine effort to improve the user experience? We’ll have to wait and see.
Generative AI: The Future of Design, or Just a Gimmick?
Figma’s generative AI tools are the company’s most ambitious attempt to date to disrupt the design industry. With the ability to quickly generate app designs and presentations, Figma is positioning itself as a game-changer in the world of design. But is it just a gimmick, or a genuine innovation that will change the way designers work?
Built-in Slideshow Functionality: Because Who Needs Google Slides?
Figma’s new slideshow feature, Figma Slides, is an attempt to compete with Google Slides and other presentation software. But is it just a desperate attempt to stay relevant, or a genuine innovation that will change the way designers present their work?
The Problems with Figma’s AI
Figma’s AI tools have raised concerns about data privacy and security. The company has promised to keep user data safe, but can it be trusted? And what about the potential for bias in Figma’s AI algorithms? These are questions that need to be answered before Figma’s AI tools can be trusted.
The Future of Figma
With the dissolution of the Adobe-Figma merger, Figma is facing an uncertain future. Will its new features be enough to save the company, or is it just a desperate attempt to stay relevant? Only time will tell.
