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In UX design, a single misplaced verb can lead users astray, frustrating their expectations and creating confusion. That’s why UX Writer Henry Freedland chose his words very carefully when he was brought in to help polish a new prototyping feature.

What seemed like a straightforward request—add a horizontal scroll bar to the Layers panel in Figma—presented unexpected challenges. Here’s how the design and engineering teams iterated and prototyped to find the right solution.

Figma launches Korean localization open beta, with more languages expected to follow this year.

With Config 2025 just around the corner, product builders will be gathering to share the skills, tools, and strategies that fuel their work.

A tribute to our beloved FigPals—and a surprise way to keep them close forever.

If you’ve ever stared down a blank Figma file while building a new design system, never fear: These new features and plugins will turn that mountain of work into an afternoon task.

At Figma, security doesn’t have to slow you down. We’ve designed our corporate endpoint security with UX in mind, making it seamless and self-serve.

Design isn’t just a discipline or skillset—it’s a way of working. Here, we explore the evolution of design through the decades, the promise of design as a differentiator, and why non-designers deserve a seat at the table.

A tactical guide to collaborating with your developer counterparts, including common pitfalls, practical tips, and guidance on when to lean in.

According to our recent survey, here are the five key factors impacting the happiness of designers and developers at work—and how to optimize them.