Figma's annual Config conference has long been a catalyst for innovation in digital design, and the latest iteration, Figma Config 2026, is no exception. This year's updates bring a suite of groundbreaking features that are poised to reshape the way creative teams approach swift app development.
The Power of Grid: Responsive Layouts Redefined
One of the most significant advancements is the introduction of Grid, a system that brings responsive layouts into the modern era. With real-time adaptability and intuitive control, designers can now:
- Span elements across multiple cells and witness layouts respond in real-time as you resize frames
- Fine-tune layouts with precise control over column and row dimensions
- Control layering by arranging objects above or below overlapping elements
- Design elements to be easily rearranged, resized, or styled independently
- Seamlessly translate designs to CSS in Dev Mode, streamlining the handoff to development
This update brings Figma's layout capabilities closer to modern web paradigms like CSS Grid and Flexbox, offering both structure and creative freedom.
Bringing Websites to Life: Figma Sites
Figma Sites is a bold move into the world of web publishing, empowering designers to create and launch fully responsive websites directly from Figma. This seamless workflow enables teams to go from concept to live site with ease. Key features include:
- Responsive layouts with auto layout, Grid, and breakpoints for seamless multi-device layouts
- Component variants for consistent UI building
- Interactive prototyping tailored for web behavior
- Embedded React components and custom code interactions
- AI-powered prompt-to-code with Figma Make, allowing you to generate site animations and interactions from a selected frame
- Upcoming no-code CMS, enabling anyone to manage website content without developer support
Figma's foray into web publishing positions the platform as a serious competitor to tools like Webflow and Framer, offering native integration into your design workflow.
Unlocking AI-Powered Design: Figma Make
Imagine transforming a written idea or quick sketch into a working prototype or full app. Figma Make makes this possible, using AI-powered design tools to convert natural language prompts or existing designs into code, prototypes, or apps. This feature is designed for everyone, from designers and developers to non-technical team members, enabling rapid ideation and iteration without barriers.
Enhanced Vector Editing: Figma Draw
The new Figma Draw brings enhanced vector features, giving designers more expressive power and precision. Whether you're illustrating icons or crafting intricate graphics, these tools make it easier to push the boundaries of visual design within Figma.
Brand Consistency at Scale: Figma Buzz
Figma Buzz gives marketing and brand teams a dedicated space to create and manage assets, without sacrificing brand consistency. The intuitive grid view and bulk creation tools streamline workflows and allow you to create consistent assets at scale.
Enhanced AI Features & Performance
Beyond these headline features, Figma has rolled out advanced AI capabilities across the platform. Think smarter image generation, contextual workflow suggestions, and improved FigJam collaboration. The UI is now available in more languages, and backend upgrades mean faster performance and smoother file handling for everyone.
What This Means for Creative Teams
Figma's 2026 updates are about more than just new tools – they're about empowering teams to move from idea to execution, all in one place. The new Grid system and Figma Sites blur the line between design and development, while AI-powered features like Make and Buzz remove friction from the creative process.
For creative agencies like ours, this means we can deliver even more ambitious, responsive, and scalable digital experiences. If you're ready to see what the future of design looks like, now's the time to dive into these new features. We can't wait to explore the creative possibilities with you. Get in touch today!