Figma Updates: Code Layers, Animation, and AI Workflows

Figma has announced a broad set of updates designed to turn its canvas into a more powerful space for design, coding, animation, and AI-assisted creation. The company says the goal is to give teams more freedom to develop ideas, test concepts, and refine work without constantly moving between different tools.

One of the biggest announcements is code layers, a new feature that lets users turn design elements into interactive code directly on the canvas. Teams can create multiple versions side by side, collaborate on them in one shared file, and switch code-based elements back into editable design layers when needed. Figma says the feature will begin rolling out through an early-access program.

The company also introduced Figma Motion, which brings animation tools such as timelines, keyframes, presets, and AI-generated motion drafts into Figma Design. Motion can now become part of shared design systems, while developers can inspect animation settings in Dev Mode and export them in formats ready for implementation. 

In addition, Figma expanded its AI ecosystem with generative plugins, Weave tools, and broader capabilities for the Figma agent. These features are meant to help teams build custom tools, create reusable AI workflows, and connect Figma with platforms such as Slack, Notion, GitHub, and Atlassian. The company is also extending the agent across more parts of its platform and making its collaborative features more visible inside team workflows.

Overall, the update signals Figma’s push toward a more open creative environment where design, code, motion, and AI are treated as interchangeable building materials. Instead of separating disciplines and tools, the company is betting on a unified canvas where ideas can evolve continuously and collaboratively without technical barriers slowing the process down.

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