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Design thinking

The making of a product icon
July 25, 2025
By Emma Webster
Creating product icons at Figma involves dozens—sometimes hundreds—of iterations. Product Designer Tim Van Damme shares his thoughtful approach to icon design and the creative exploration that shapes each final result.
Inside Figma
Figma Design
Design
Design thinking
Behind the scenes
Why design is for everyone
April 2, 2025
By Corey Lee
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.
Insights
Design
Culture
Design thinking
Thought leadership
Why everyone can (and should) be a great storyteller
March 4, 2025
By Carly Ayres
The best products, designs, and ideas come from people who can clearly articulate their vision, regardless of their role. Here’s why writing matters—and how to be a storyteller who brings ideas to life.
Insights
Writing
Design thinking
Brainstorming
Thought leadership
8 ways to craft an unforgettable Config talk
November 14, 2024
By Carly Ayres
Where do inspirational people find inspiration? Our Config speakers share their favorite talks from 2024, offering up a blueprint for crafting sessions that truly stand out.
Insights
Config
Events
Tips & inspiration
Leadership
Design thinking
What is good design in the age of AI?
June 26, 2024
By Noah Levin
As AI democratizes product development, design will be the differentiator. But what exactly does “good” look like, and what does it mean for our craft?
Insights
AI
Design
Design thinking
Thought leadership
What is minimum viable data?
June 26, 2024
By Herbert Lui
As many focus on the possibilities and limitations of AI tools and their output, Ovetta Sampson reminds us to pay attention to the power of the input.
Insights
AI
Thought leadership
Design thinking
Infrastructure
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.
Insights
AI
Research
Report
Thought leadership
Design
Strategy
Design thinking
Six myths holding you back from embracing design systems
January 26, 2024
By Ana Boyer
Designer Advocate Ana Boyer busts some common design system myths and sets the record straight.
Working Well
Design systems
Design thinking
Tips & inspiration
Thought leadership
Branding
Productivity
Collaboration
UI/UX
All your questions about variables answered (and a few you didn’t even know you had)
December 6, 2023
By Jacob Miller
Our latest updates to variables bring design and code even closer, and an unprecedented level of customizability to your designs. Product Manager Jacob Miller unpacks the new features and answers your questions.
Inside Figma
Design systems
Prototyping
Product updates
Design thinking
Transforming design education for Japan’s K-12 students
September 28, 2023
By Lauren McCann
As design skills become more critical for jobs in every field, educators in Japan can now apply to access Figma through its partnership with Google for Education.
Inside Figma
Career & education
Design thinking
Collaboration
News
Running up that hill: Creativity, AI, and the human pursuit of uphill thinking
August 1, 2023
By John Maeda
John Maeda shares takeaways from his Design in Tech Report, thoughts on designing with artificial intelligence, and why we should embrace uphill thinking in a world optimized for shortcuts.
Maker Stories
AI
Thought leadership
Design thinking
Research
Culture
Building a digital-first future for every student
June 21, 2023
By Lauren McCann
After a year of exponential growth and a successful beta, Figma and Google for Education are doubling down on the promise of bringing design and technology tooling on Chromebooks to K12 students across the US and Japan.
Inside Figma
Career & education
Config
Design thinking
Collaboration
News