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Digital tools, human expression: The visual identity behind Config 2026
July 27, 2026
By Matt Alagiah
Here’s how Figma’s Brand Studio designed a conference that captured the very human ways we remix and reinvent when working with AI tools.
Inside Figma
Config
Branding
Behind the scenes
Design
Meet the artists behind Figma’s Season 5 collection
June 29, 2026
By Emma Webster
Figma's Season 5 merch is full of surprises—smiling cubes, a tomato with arms, wooden shapes painted in gouache. We asked the eight artists behind the collection how they work, what inspires them, and what they created.
Inside Figma
Behind the scenes
Culture
Config
Profiles & interviews
A new chapter: Friends of Figma’s brand refresh tells the story of a global community
May 19, 2026
By Jordan Scott
From São Paulo to Seoul, Friends of Figma chapters around the world are distinct, vibrant, and locally rooted. Our new brand gives them a more authentic way to express themselves.
Inside Figma
Behind the scenes
Branding
Culture
How Figma AI tools helped us bring extra delight to the canvas
April 8, 2026
By Madeline Stafford
For our annual April Fun Day, we used Figma Make, Weave, and MCP to build six mini games that captured the spirit of play. Here’s what we learned.
Inside Figma
Behind the scenes
AI
Figma Make
Figma MCP
Figma Weave
Culture
The anatomy of an activation: How Figma Commons brought design to the public
August 13, 2025
By Emma Webster
On July 31, a huge Figma banner covered the New York Stock Exchange building with a message that read “Design is everyone’s business.” As Figma stepped into its next chapter, we wanted to celebrate in a way that kept that idea front and center.
Inside Figma
Behind the scenes
Culture
Events
Getting into the groove: How music shaped the scatter brushes in Figma Draw
August 7, 2025
By Jenny Xie
Today, we’re adding 10 new scatter brushes to push the creative possibilities in Figma Draw. Here’s how the team drew inspiration from Doo-wop, Vaporwave, and other music genres to design them.
Inside Figma
Figma Draw
Product updates
Behind the scenes
Design
Figma's IPO: Design is everyone's business
July 31, 2025
By Dylan Field
As Figma goes public, our commitment endures—to eliminate the gap between imagination and reality. Read Dylan Field’s founder letter about why design is more important than ever, and what’s next for the company.
Inside Figma
News
Behind the scenes
Figma Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
July 30, 2025
By Figma
Tomorrow, July 31, 2025, Figma plans to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FIG.”
Inside Figma
News
Behind the scenes
Figma Announces Increase in Initial Public Offering Price Range
July 28, 2025
By Figma
Following the launch of Figma’s roadshow last week, we’re announcing an increased price range for our proposed IPO.
Inside Figma
News
Behind the scenes
The making of a product icon
July 25, 2025
By Emma Webster
Creating product icons at Figma involves dozens—sometimes hundreds—of iterations. Product Designer Tim Van Damme shares his thoughtful approach to icon design and the creative exploration that shapes each final result.
Inside Figma
Figma Design
Design
Design thinking
Behind the scenes
Figma Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering Roadshow
July 21, 2025
By Figma
Launching the roadshow for Figma’s proposed IPO.
Inside Figma
News
Behind the scenes
How we shaped the visual identity for Config 2025
July 3, 2025
By Matt Alagiah
From giant inflatable glyphs to welcoming soundscapes, Figma’s Brand Studio designed an immersive conference that celebrated the spirit of makership at every turn.
Inside Figma
Branding
Design
Motion
Config
Behind the scenes
Events