I tried Figma Make — here’s what it gets right (and what’s still broken)

At Config 2025, Figma introduced Figma Make, a generative AI tool designed to convert prompts, screenshots, and Figma screens into functional code, aiming to streamline the workflow between designers and developers. While currently in its infancy with some limitations and bugs, Figma Make shows promise for revolutionizing prototyping, handoff, and UI bug fixing by automating tasks that traditionally require significant manual input and collaboration between teams. The tool could potentially simplify the creation of dynamic prototypes, enhance the accuracy of design-to-code handoff, and ensure adherence to accessibility standards through AI-driven code reviews. As AI becomes more integrated into design workflows, it raises questions about creativity, responsibility, and the evolving roles of designers and developers. While AI can assist with routine tasks and generate initial design ideas, the final responsibility for design decisions remains with human designers to ensure quality and innovation. Figma Make represents a shift towards more collaborative and efficient design processes, but it also emphasizes the need for continued human oversight and creativity to prevent homogenization in design solutions.