Figma Design and Draw: 2025 features in action

Quick Overview

The video demonstrates several new or recently released Figma features, including AI-powered image editing (background removal, subject isolation, and prompt-based editing), advanced texture effects for text, and utilizing Auto Layout AI for responsive grid adjustments and content duplication, all while applying these techniques to refine a travel website design mockup named "Earthling".

Key Points: Figma's AI Image Editing allowed the removal of backgrounds and isolation of subjects from images, such as removing the sky from a mountain photo and isolating the main subject (00:52, 12:46). The presenter used the 'Edit with prompt' feature to change an illustration of a building into a Venetian boat illustration, maintaining the original brush stroke style (08:24, 09:00). A texture effect was applied to the large 'Earthling' footer logo, adjusting size (e.g., to 1.9) and radius (e.g., to 12.2) to create a subtle, blurry, fuzzy look (12:19, 12:33). Auto Layout AI was used to duplicate content cards within a section, automatically resizing the parent Auto Layout frame to accommodate the new content, making responsive updates efficient (10:03, 10:07). The glass effect was demonstrated on the sticky navigation bar to maintain readability over scrolling content, adjusting parameters like refraction, depth, dispersion, and frost (04:19). The presenter adjusted the grid setup in the 'Vacation Destinations' section to ensure images and text elements resized dynamically and consistently across different aspect ratios (05:38, 07:07). The final result showed a cohesive design with consistent typography and visual hierarchy across the hero, content, and footer sections.

Context: Ana Boyer, a Design Advocate at Figma, provides a tutorial showcasing several powerful new and recently released features within the Figma design platform, focusing on AI-enhanced image manipulation and advanced Auto Layout capabilities. The demonstration uses a mock travel website design called "Earthling" to illustrate practical applications of these tools for efficient and dynamic design iteration.