Figma announced new AI capabilities at its Config 2026 conference, introducing features that allow users to generate motion graphics and edit code directly within the design canvas. The company claims these updates bring development tools and artificial intelligence agents into a single workspace, enabling designers to describe animations to a chatbot or modify project code without switching applications. This integration aims to reduce the friction between visual design and technical implementation by keeping all assets and logic in one interface.
The practical value lies in reducing the context switching required when moving from wireframes to interactive prototypes. By allowing code edits inside the design environment, teams can iterate on functionality alongside aesthetics without relying on separate developer handoffs. The inclusion of AI-generated motion effects also promises to accelerate the creation of complex transitions that previously required manual keyframing or external software.
- Users can describe animation effects via text prompts to the built-in chatbot.
- Code layers permit direct modification of project scripts without leaving the canvas.
- The canvas is now optimised for full-stack development workflows.
