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AI fluency isn't the finish line
July 31, 2026
By Andrew Hogan
More than 90% of product builders say AI skills are essential to their future success. But what if we’re focused on the wrong ones?
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Thought leadership
AI
Research
Figma's 2026 AI report: Can AI help us collaborate better?
June 24, 2026
By Madeline Stafford, Shane Johnston
AI used to be a solo act. According to our research, it’s not anymore.
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AI
Collaboration
Design
Report
Research
Thought leadership
News
Design’s influence is expanding, and here’s why that feels hard
March 17, 2026
By Andrew Hogan
As AI accelerates creation and raises expectations, designers are navigating a field that’s bigger, faster, and more demanding than ever.
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Thought leadership
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Design
AI
5 design skills to sharpen in the AI era
March 10, 2026
By Madeline Stafford
Our latest research highlights the skills designers need to meet the moment.
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AI
Career & education
Design
Tips & inspiration
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State of the Designer 2026: Designers are leaning into the messy middle
February 12, 2026
By Madeline Stafford
Our State of the Designer report explores how designers around the world are upleveling their skills, keeping craft high, and turning new pressures into creative momentum.
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Research
Report
Design
AI
Why demand for designers is on the rise
February 10, 2026
By Andrew Hogan
In the AI era, companies need designers more than ever. In fact, our latest study suggests that AI is actually driving renewed momentum in design hiring. We unpack why that is, what hiring managers are prioritizing, and which skills designers need to get ahead.
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Hiring
Report
Research
Are roles and responsibilities a thing of the past?
September 10, 2025
By Andrew Hogan, Matt Walker
For years, the boundaries between product development roles have become less defined. Our latest report quantifies this shift and explores what it means for you and your team.
Insights
Research
AI
News
Why development leaders are investing in design
July 15, 2025
By Andrew Hogan
An IDC study shows just how central design has become to development leaders.
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Research
Report
Thought leadership
AI
Figma's 2025 AI report: Perspectives from designers and developers
April 24, 2025
By Andrew Hogan
Figma’s AI report tells us how designers and developers are navigating the changing landscape.
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AI
Research
Report
Thought leadership
What makes designers and developers happy at work?
March 27, 2025
By Figma
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.
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Thought leadership
AI
Research
Report
Collaboration
Productivity
AI + design: Navigating the promise and pitfalls of AI
June 18, 2024
By Andrew Hogan
Our next AI + Design report installment explores how product and design leaders should experiment and iterate as hype dissipates and reality sets in.
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AI
Research
Report
Design
Thought leadership
AI + design: Figma users tell us what’s coming next
March 20, 2024
By Andrew Hogan
What do designers, developers, and executives really think about the promise of AI? Our new survey aims to find out.
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AI
Research
Report
Thought leadership
Design
Strategy
Design thinking