Figma just overhauled its interface to be more powerful than ever

The updated tool is now easier for newcomers and more dynamic for power users.

Figma has unveiled a major redesign of its user interface, the first significant update in nearly five years, according to Noah Levin, Figma’s VP of Design. The company was on a mission to declutter and give easier access to the arsenal of tools it has amassed after the last redesign. 

Known internally as UI3, Levin and his team focused on three main objectives: to make the platform more accessible for newcomers, enhance the workspace for seasoned designers, and seamlessly integrate powerful AI capabilities.