Figma is trying to bridge the gap between design and development by partnering with Anthropic, one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence. The companies announced a new feature on Tuesday called “Code to Canvas,” which allows users to take code generated by AI tools—like Claude Code—and instantly convert it into fully editable designs inside Figma.
The idea is to make the design process smoother for teams that are already using AI to build software. Instead of an AI agent just spitting out code that then has to be manually recreated by a designer, this tool lets you bring that rough interface directly into Figma’s canvas. From there, designers can tweak the layout, compare different looks side-by-side, and polish the final product before it goes live.
This move is a strategic bet for Figma. The company is wagering that even as AI coding tools become more powerful, human design is still essential. By creating an on-ramp for AI-generated work, Figma hopes to stay relevant in a workflow that is changing rapidly. However, there is a risk: if AI tools get good enough at designing on their own, teams might eventually skip the manual refinement step in Figma altogether.
The announcement comes at a critical time for the design software company. Figma has been caught in a massive Wall Street sell-off of software stocks, a trend traders are calling the “SaaSpocalypse.” Investors are worried that AI will make many traditional software services obsolete. Major companies like Salesforce and ServiceNow have seen their values drop, and Figma hasn’t been spared.
Since its IPO last summer, Figma’s stock has taken a beating, currently down about 85% from its peak in August. By integrating with the very technology that is scaring investors, Figma is trying to prove that it can adapt and thrive in the AI era. All eyes will be on the company this Wednesday when it reports its latest earnings to see if this new strategy can help turn things around.
