Illustration and vector capabilities lack parity with mature tools

4/10 Low

Figma's built-in illustration features don't match the capabilities of dedicated illustration software, forcing designers to switch tools for complex custom visuals and limiting the ability to create expressive graphics entirely within Figma.

Figma
Category
ecosystem
Workaround
solid
Freshness
persistent
Scope
single_lib
Upstream
wontfix
Recurring
Yes
Buyer Type
individual
Maintainer
active

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Collection History

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

Still lacks parity with mature illustration tools for complex work. Easy to overcomplicate UIs with overly stylised graphics. Can distract from UX fundamentals if not managed well.

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