Designers think the mockup is the product. Developers know the product lives in code. Until we kill the fantasy of the “handoff” and start building together from day one, we’re just shipping prettier silos with more emojis.
Today we’re rolling out improvements that make it easier and more reliable to navigate files with a keyboard or screen reader. From new keyboard shortcuts—like selecting widgets in FigJam or adjusting ruler guides in Figma Design—to clearer announcements and richer text support for screen readers, these updates create a smoother experience that supports focus and flow for everyone.
Here’s the thing—while you’ve been grinding through these repetitive tasks, there’s an entire ecosystem of essential figma plugins designed to eliminate exactly these pain points. After testing over 100 plugins and analyzing workflows from design teams at companies like Spotify, Airbnb, and Netflix, I’ve compiled the definitive list of 72 tools that will revolutionize how you work in 2025.
Design systems win when they move product metrics. Consistency isn’t valuable enough by itself. Brad Frost, author of the famous Atomic Design methodology, shares practical insights on turning design systems into real product outcomes on the latest episode of Product Craft.
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A design inspiration library is a lifelong practice; one that helps you anchor new projects, spark original ideas, and refine the taste and discernment that define great designers.
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Generative UI is evolving at lightning speed, and nowadays we can achieve impressive results simply by asking AI tools to generate UIs for us. And the great thing is that you don’t need to switch from ChatGPT to any other tool to generate UI.
Journey mapping is one of the most widely used tools in interactive design, helping us create products and campaigns that connect with users on a deeper emotional level. This is key to building long-term loyalty, where users and customers feel an irrational sense of trust and gratitude toward your brand.
