Figma drops Design Agent for live canvas AI

This launch shifts AI from a sidebar assistant to a native collaborator that understands design systems as deeply as human designers.

• –Surgical prompting allows users to modify existing layers while maintaining Auto Layout and design token integrity.
• –Deep integration with local component libraries ensures generated content follows brand guidelines rather than generic patterns.
• –Multi-agent support enables parallel workflows, such as generating mobile layouts while a background agent renames layers and organizes the file.
• –The acquisition of Weavy in late 2025 provided the node-based foundation for these complex, state-aware canvas operations.
• –Privacy-first training focuses on spatial relationships and design hierarchy rather than visual content, easing enterprise adoption.