Config always leaves me recharged—but this year, it hit differently. With AI now deeply embedded into our workflows, Figma used Config 2025 not to predict the future, but to deliver it. This wasn’t just about new tools—it was about rethinking the role of designers in an AI-augmented world. And if you’re like me—balancing design systems, front-end logic, and real-world constraints—it felt like we were finally being seen.

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Here’s what stood out to me most:

✳️ Figma Make: Your Prompt Is Now a Prototype

This one’s wild. Powered by Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Figma Make lets you turn a few prompts into a working UI in seconds. Think: AI co-pilot that actually understands layout, hierarchy, and intention. It’s not perfect (yet), but as someone who sketches ideas in Figma daily, this is a serious boost for early-stage prototyping—especially when you're juggling multiple client or stakeholder flows.

Yes, I’ll still hand-tweak the details—but starting with a smart draft? That’s a game-changer.

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🌐 Figma Sites: Yes, You Can Now Publish from Figma

I’ve been saying this for years: Designers should be able to go from wireframe to web without exporting ten layers through five different tools. With Figma Sites, that pipe dream is finally becoming real.

You can now build and host full websites from inside Figma—with live responsive previews and AI-assisted layout suggestions. This feels especially useful for solo builders or boutique studios (like ColibriUX) where speed matters and handoff friction kills momentum.

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✏️ Figma Draw: Native Sketching Finally Arrives

Figma Draw is surprisingly fluid. The new brush engine and pressure-sensitive strokes bring a nice expressive layer for those of us who like to annotate, sketch ideas fast, or prototype storyboards. It’s not Photoshop, but it’s fast, intuitive, and keeps me inside the Figma universe. That alone is worth using.

Also, for my UX friends who still whiteboard in Miro—this might be your nudge to try keeping it all in one place.

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🔄 Grid 2.0 & Dev Mode Updates: Cleaner Handoff, Less Guessing

Figma’s new Grid 2.0 and CSS-ready Dev Mode updates quietly solve one of our oldest problems: translating visual intent into responsive code. You now get more control over fixed vs. auto sizing, plus alignment that respects modern CSS logic. These updates alone will save hours in team handoffs—and fewer “why is this misaligned?” conversations.

As someone learning to build more in Webflow and code, I see this as a huge UX x Dev bridge.

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💬 Figma Buzz: Brand at Scale (Without the Bloat)

For teams who fight to keep brand consistent across 20+ decks and channels, Figma Buzz brings AI-powered content generation and brand enforcement in one place. I haven’t tested it deeply yet, but I see the potential. Especially for marketing collabs, pitch decks, and social templates—this could remove a lot of manual QA.

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🧠 My Main Takeaway

Config 2025 wasn’t just an update—it was a statement. Figma knows where we’re headed: a world where designers work hand-in-hand with AI, not just to design faster—but smarter, more accessibly, and with more autonomy. These tools won’t replace our creativity, but they will change how we express it.

As someone who codes, designs, and consults on systems, this feels like Figma finally embracing the full-stack designer. I’m here for it.

Let me know what you thought of Config this year—I'd love to compare notes. And if you’re curious how I’m already integrating some of these updates into live work (like Telus, CIBC, or my Webflow builds), reach out anytime.

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