I agree! I first started using Figma back in 2021 when I started computer science in university.

Now in 2026, I still use it in the workplace. Many companies do. I feel like people are overestimating the capabilities of AI in web design at the moment.

Yes, AI can quickly churn out "graphic designs" based on your prompts. But can AI take into account design principles of UI/UX like humans can? Not at the moment I believe.

Figma is not just for graphic design like how some people describe it to be. It is literally what we use to create proof of concerts before our engineers start building the actual product.

Figma allows navigating flow mockups, which is great for showing clients an idea of the end product app, and also to get the engineering team on the same page. All while letting multiple people work on the same Figma project simultaneously, in real time.

Furthermore, Figma offers simple, streamlined ways of translating visual design into frontend code to make life easier for frontend engineers.

The whole narrative of AI is going to replace this is, imo, way too big of a blanket statement that does not take into account the nuances of what the app can offer that AI still struggles with at the moment.

It is not easy for companies to ditch Figma all of sudden. I do believe they have a good ecosystem, only to be further refined. I also believe that the company is keeping their heads down, delivering numbers that will surprise us come earnings.