Luis shows how to design a data table with grids. This is one of the grid applications I’m most excited about. Notice how he adds notes with the new annotations tool as well — I’ve been using it more and more for notes lately, while keeping comments limited to discussions.

A help article on the new grid flow for Auto Layout.

A new plugin that generates smooth transitions between two shapes by creating intermediate states.

Molly shares a tip from Brad Frost’s new course on reusing ​“core tokens” across multiple brands.

It’s been a year since Figma introduced the new UI at last year’s Config. The beta is over and the previous UI is no longer supported, everyone has been moved over to UI3.

“Generate stunning fractal patterns with mathematical precision. Fractalix creates beautiful recursive designs perfect for backgrounds, textures, and digital art. Customize complexity and style with one click.”

Miggi explains how to document your design work using Measurement and Annotation tools.

The new curved connectors mode for right-brained people. I’ll stick to my neatly organized ​“elbowed” connectors.

The new Edit Image feature allows changing an image using prompts, powered by gpt-image‑1. The Make an Image feature got an AI model picker so users can choose between gpt-image‑1, Gemini Imagen 3, or Titan V2. Additionally, the AI beta was rolled out to all Professional, Organization, and Enterprise plans. If you’re not seeing AI features, check that your Admin has your AI access toggle turned on.

Displays Dev Mode annotations across all pages in a single list.

Wow, this looks incredible for mini-interactions. Looking forward to trying Magic Animator by Lottielab soon.

Jesse Showalter explores 5 latest features: Lock Aspect Ratio, Collapse Layers, Reorder Modes and Collections, Accessibility Contrast Information, and Copy and Paste Styles.

The design community never lets a good meme opportunity go to waste. ​“Figma slapped Swedish AI coding startup Loveable with a cease-and-desist warning for naming one of its new product features ​“Dev Mode.” It turns out Figma successfully trademarked the term Dev Mode in November last year, according to the US Patent and Trademark office, having introduced its own Dev Mode feature in 2023.”

In her blog post, Alice Packard explores innovative applications of Figma variables beyond traditional light and dark modes. She outlines 11 use cases — including validation styling, asset availability, breakpoints, brand themes, seasonal promotions, subscription levels, loyalty statuses, authentication states, interface density, contrast settings, and levels of fidelity — demonstrating how variables can enhance design systems by enabling dynamic UI adjustments and improving collaboration between designers and developers.

Create QR codes for websites, text, Wi-Fi, calls, and messages with custom styles. After generating a custom QR code, click ​“Get QR Code” to add it to your Figma designs.

Three primary updates: hide and show variable fills, duplicate and copy styles, and the go-to-main component shortcut (Control+Option+Command+K). See the complete list of quality-of-life updates in the release notes. 

“Connected Projects makes it easy for freelancers and agencies on different Figma plans to collaborate seamlessly with clients. Work together to co-edit designs, and share resources like libraries — all while staying on your own Figma seat.”

The recording of the latest Release Notes livestream is finally available. While these updates have already been covered in the last two issues, I always enjoy watching hands-on demos and explainers. In this episode, Luis Ouriach and Alexia Danton share all the latest goodies like FigPals (RIP), design handoff releases, accessibility contrast info, annotations in design mode, collapsing layers, reordering modes and collections, and more.

Advanced search and rename features for variables.

Brett from Designjoy shows how to apply dithering in Figma using the Dither plugin.