Figma Announces Multiple Features

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3 days ago

Summary

Figma announces AI-powered site and web app creation, Figma Buzz for marketers, and Figma Draw for vector editing and illustrations. These features aim to simplify the design process and provide more creative freedom for designers and developers.

Key Points

Figma's new AI-powered tools allow users to create websites and web applications with ease
Figma Buzz enables marketers to use templates created by designers to make new creatives
Figma Draw provides vector editing and illustration capabilities

Why It Matters

These features will revolutionize the way designers and developers work, providing more creative freedom and streamlining the design process.

Author

Ivan Mehta

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