Figma bets on human judgment at Config 2026 while the AI powering its canvas belongs to someone else

Figma has expanded its design platform into a comprehensive workspace, adding support for code, animation, shaders, and AI-driven automation. By integrating these features, the company aims to merge creative design with full-stack development. However, because Figma relies on third-party providers for its underlying AI models, it faces the risk of shrinking profit margins and direct competition from its own technology partners. This shift forces Figma to balance its dependence on external intelligence with the need to maintain a proprietary edge in a crowded design market.