After over seven amazing years, I've made the tough decision that it's time to end my chapter at @figma. I actually told @zoink at the beginning of this year that this would be my last, as I've wanted to take extended time off work to focus on other parts of my life and spend
Imagine if every @figma user had a teammate ready to handle the tedious tasks—freeing you up to stay immersed in your craft. That’s what we’ve built: AI, now woven directly into the design canvas. We’re rolling this out starting today in limited alpha for users on paid plans.
Storytelling is how I approach everything, from building products to my own career. I dove into this topic with @EO__Global as I reflected on my journey as a PM and what I’ve learned trying to build products that people love @figma:
Don't ask: "How can I add AI?"
Instead ask: "How can AI make this better."
Take running a meeting:
During a brainstorming meeting, it sucks to...
- Create a brainstorming template from scratch
- Group 100+ virtual sticky notes manually
That's why @figma built their first gen
