Flexbox is a one-dimensional layout tool, used for arranging elements in a single row or column. It is best suited for simple, one-dimensional layouts and smaller-scale projects.

Comic books aren’t just for collectors and cosplay. They’re a valuable design resource. With bold lines, dramatic poses, and larger-than-life characters, comic-inspired visuals instantly grab attention and bring high-energy to any project. Whether you’re building a poster, branding a product, or just looking to add some BAM! and POW! to your next layout, the right illustration makes all the difference.

What separates exceptional web designers from the rest? The answer often lies in their ability to draw inspiration from diverse sources and transform creative ideas into stunning digital experiences. The best web design inspiration sites serve as treasure troves of innovative concepts, cutting-edge trends, and remarkable examples that can spark creativity and elevate design projects to new heights.

We built Figma Draw to give designers powerful tools for vector editing and illustration, so you can bring your creative vision to life without leaving the canvas or breaking your flow. We launched with an array of stretch brushes that render lines inspired by calligraphy, charcoal, and other handdrawn styles. Today, we’re expanding the set with 10 scatter brushes perfect for stippling and shading. “If the stretch brushes are the star of…

What has made Labubu dolls such a viral sensation?

Finding free illustrations for Figma that don’t look like every other generic set online can be tricky. You want assets that feel fresh, match your brand, and don’t eat into your design time. This curated list uses strict criteria: modern style, SVG-first for easy edits, and licenses that won’t sting you later.

Prompting isn’t just about writing better instructions, but about designing better thinking. Ilia Kanazin and Marina Chernyshova explore how advanced prompting can empower different product & design use cases, speeding up your workflow and improving results, from research and brainstorming to testing and beyond. Let’s dive in.

For millions, navigating digital tools with a keyboard isn’t just about preference for speed and ergonomics—it’s a fundamental need. As part of our ongoing effort to make Figma more accessible to all, we’ve been collecting feedback from designers who rely on the keyboard and screen reader as their primary means for navigation. Close collaboration with these designers, including a group of alpha users, has directly informed our new keyboard accessibility…

Airbnb, the paragon of a “design-led” company, is only hiring a single designer. The job requires more than a decade of experience. There are probably hundreds (possibly thousands) of applicants. The fact that a company known for its design culture is investing only at the top of its org chart is a flashing “check engine” light on the practice of product design.

Before the logo, the website, or the color palette gets approved, there’s the mood board. It’s where early ideas start to take form. They’re not fully designed and not totally final, but close enough to spark conversations, shape direction, and get everyone on the same page.