Figma’s big AI update takes on Adobe, WordPress, and Canva
Image Credit: theverge- Figma has introduced four new products—Figma Sites, Make, Buzz, and Draw—to create a more integrated platform for the entire product design lifecycle, reducing reliance on third-party apps.
- Figma Sites enables users to build live websites directly from design projects, featuring AI-generated animations and upcoming CMS capabilities.
- Figma Make offers AI-powered code generation for building functional prototypes and apps, powered by Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 model.
- Figma Buzz facilitates branded marketing content creation with generative AI, while Figma Draw provides vector design tools similar to Adobe Illustrator, marking direct competition with Adobe.
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