Platform shifting focus away from core design features toward developer tools

6/10 Medium

Figma is adding dev-oriented features like code blocks to Slides while neglecting core design functionality. Long-time users perceive a strategic shift toward developers and coding rather than design, causing concern about Figma's identity and priorities.

Figma
Category
architecture
Workaround
none
Freshness
worsening
Scope
single_lib
Upstream
open
Recurring
Yes
Buyer Type
individual
Maintainer
slow

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Collection History

Query: “What are the most common pain points with Figma for developers in 2025?”4/9/2026

Now they're adding code blocks to Slides? It feels like Figma is focusing more on coding than design features. Am I the only one feeling this way? Is Figma still mainly for designers or are they changing direction?

Created: 4/9/2026Updated: 4/9/2026