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According to Cmswire, Figma unveiled a comprehensive suite of new features at Config 2026 aimed at unifying design and engineering workflows. The centerpiece of these announcements includes code layers, which treat programming logic as a standard design material, alongside the launch of Figma Motion for advanced animation control.
Bridging the gap between design and production
The introduction of code layers allows users to transform any design component into interactive code using either a single click or a text prompt. This functionality is designed to let designers experiment with live logic directly on the canvas before handing off assets to developers. Early access for this specific feature is scheduled to begin in July.
Complementing these updates, Figma Motion provides a native timeline featuring keyframes and presets. The tool supports multiple export formats to ensure compatibility across different development environments, including:
Advanced creative materials and AI integration
Beyond code and motion, the platform is expanding its visual capabilities with shader fills and effects. These allow for the creation of AI-generated, parameterized shaders through text or image prompts. The company also introduced generative plugins, which enable users to build custom tools by describing desired behaviors without requiring a dedicated development environment.
The update also features an enhanced Figma agent designed to automate cross-tool workflows using various connectors and attachments. These moves follow the acquisition of the headless CMS Payload and the purchase of AI startup Weavy, which was rebranded as Figma Weave to bolster generative image and video capabilities. While these advancements position Figma as a dominant force in the digital experience space, the company continues to navigate challenges, including a class action lawsuit regarding AI training data and recent board leadership changes.
By integrating production-ready code and motion directly into the design phase, Figma is effectively collapsing the traditional boundaries of the creative pipeline. This shift suggests a future where the distinction between a prototype and a functional product becomes increasingly blurred for enterprise teams.