Why Design Is the New Code | Dylan Field

Figma's CEO argues AI commoditizes execution but not judgment, positioning design — not code — as the durable product differentiator.

• Figma Agent hits GA: Figma's design agent, in beta since May, is now generally available with faster performance, better context handling, and improved design-system adherence.
• Floor down, not ceiling up: Dylan Field says AI democratizes creation but hasn't raised the ceiling of quality — craft and judgment remain human differentiators.

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