Figma is a widely used design tool known for its robust collaboration features and its integration of Artificial Intelligence, particularly through plugins like Figma Make and Figma AI. These AI-based plugins significantly enhance the design process by improving creativity, pace, and productivity. The author highlights several key plugins that have become essential in their workflow, such as UX Pilot AI for ideation, Wireframe Designer for wireframing, FigGPT for UX writing, and UIXX for testing. Each plugin aids in different stages of the design process, from quickly generating wireframes and exploring wording options to evaluating designs for usability. While these tools have revolutionized the speed and breadth of design possibilities, the author emphasizes that they do not replace the nuanced judgment of a skilled designer. Instead, AI plugins serve as a preliminary step, providing a foundation upon which designers can build and refine their work, allowing them to focus on creative decision-making while leveraging AI for efficiency and experimentation.