Figma February 2025 Release: The Biggest Updates and Features

Figma has started 2025 with a bang, rolling out its February update, packed with exciting new features that enhance design collaboration, workflow efficiency, and presentation capabilities. These innovations push the boundaries of what’s possible within a design tool, making Figma even more indispensable for UI/UX designers, developers, and product teams.

From AI-powered design assistance to an enhanced Developer Mode, these updates solidify Figma’s position as a leader in digital design. Let’s dive into the biggest features introduced in February 2025. 

First Draft: AI-Powered Design Assistance

One of the most game-changing additions to Figma is "First Draft," an AI-powered feature designed to jumpstart the creative process.

Rather than staring at a blank canvas, designers can now input a concept or brief, and First Draft will generate a range of design options, including:

• Pre-styled layouts tailored to the project’s aesthetic.
• Typography and color scheme suggestions based on the content.
• Wireframes or high-fidelity mockups depending on the selected library.

This AI model continuously learns from previous projects, making its recommendations smarter and more relevant over time. It provides a huge productivity boost, especially for teams working under tight deadlines.

Enhanced Developer Mode: Seamless Designer-Developer Handoff

Figma has also made significant improvements to Developer Mode, refining the way designers and developers collaborate on projects.

With the newest updates, developers can now:

• Attach key annotations to specific layers, making implementation easier.
• Automatically update annotations when properties (color, spacing, dimensions) change.
• Embed external documentation (like code snippets or API references) directly within the design file.

This feature eliminates miscommunication between designers and developers, ensuring that final products stay true to the original vision while being efficiently implemented into code.

For more details on Developer Mode, check out this breakdown.

Figma Slides: The Future of Presentations

Presentations are a major part of design work, whether it’s pitching a new UI/UX concept, sharing progress with stakeholders, or presenting user research findings.

That’s why Figma has introduced "Figma Slides", a new built-in presentation tool. Unlike PowerPoint or Google Slides, Figma Slides is fully integrated within the design workflow.

Key Features:

• Seamless design-to-presentation workflow – No need to switch to another tool!
• Full control over typography, branding, and layout – Stay consistent with your visual identity.
• Real-time collaboration – Teams can co-edit presentations just like design files.
• Interactive elements – Add clickable buttons, animations, and embedded prototypes.

The "Adjust Tone" tool also allows presenters to fine-tune their text, ensuring that their messaging matches the audience and occasion.

With Figma Slides, designers can now present their work in the same platform they design in, eliminating the need for exporting files or reformatting slides manually.

Live Interaction Tool: Engaging, Interactive Presentations

In addition to Figma Slides, another exciting update is the "Live Interaction" tool. This feature is designed to make presentations more engaging and dynamic by enabling real-time audience interaction.

Rather than just clicking through static slides, presenters can:

• Incorporate interactive elements that audiences can click, explore, or manipulate.
• Enable live feedback and questions, allowing viewers to participate during the presentation.
• Use motion effects and transitions to enhance storytelling.

This feature is perfect for workshops, product demos, and stakeholder presentations, helping teams communicate ideas more effectively and interactively.

Why These Updates Matter

With these new features, Figma is reinforcing its commitment to innovation. These tools are not just about design—they empower teams to collaborate better, work faster, and present ideas more effectively.

Who Benefits the Most?

• Designers – More creative freedom and automation with AI-powered First Draft.
• Developers – Improved clarity and efficiency with Developer Mode.
• Product Teams – Better collaboration between design, development, and stakeholders.
• Presenters & Marketers – Professional, interactive presentations with Figma Slides and Live Interaction.

Figma’s February 2025 release is one of its most feature-packed updates yet, making it an even more powerful tool for modern teams.

Want to dive deeper into these features? Visit the official Figma site for tutorials, updates, and upcoming innovations!

Sources: 
https://www.beautiful.ai/blog/the-figma-rebrand 
https://www.emailinspire.com/figma/february-release-notes-from-figma 
https://www.figma.com/release-notes/