Hajra Naz
Design platform Figma is teaming up with Google to bring powerful new AI features to its tools. The company announced the partnership on Thursday, marking a big step in how designers use AI in their daily workflows.
Figma already had its own AI design and app-building tools, but this collaboration goes further. With Google’s help, Figma will now use several Gemini AI models, including
- Gemini 2.5 Flash
- Gemini 2.0
- Imagen 4
They meet what they call the “evolving needs” of product designers and creative teams.
What’s New with Figma and Google
Under this partnership, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash model will power Figma’s image editing and generation features. This means users can now create AI-generated images just by typing prompts, then refine or edit them instantly.
During early testing, Figma reported that Gemini 2.5 Flash cut response times by 50% in its “Make Image” tool. That’s a huge boost for the platform’s 13 million monthly active users, who depend on speed and flexibility to design apps, websites, and digital experiences.
This partnership also keeps Figma tied to Google Cloud, where it already hosts much of its data and operations.
Why This Partnership Matters
The move shows how design platforms are racing to adopt AI tools that make creative work faster and more efficient. For Google, it’s another step in spreading its Gemini ecosystem across popular apps and platforms.
AI companies are competing hard to get their models integrated into tools that already have large user bases. Just this week, OpenAI announced new integrations that let users “chat” with apps inside ChatGPT, including Spotify, Canva, Expedia, and even Figma. This means Figma’s new Google deal isn’t exclusive; it’s part of a broader push to connect AI to the apps people already use.
Google’s Bigger AI Push
Google also announced Gemini Enterprise, a new AI-powered system for business users. The goal is to bring AI into company workflows, letting people chat with their documents, data, and apps, or even build and deploy AI-powered tools and agents.
The company says this technology can help businesses save time and improve productivity. With so many companies struggling to turn AI pilots into real success stories, Google hopes these integrations will prove that AI can truly boost workplace efficiency.
So far, 65% of Google Cloud customers are already using AI products, showing that adoption is growing fast.
Other Companies Partnering with Google AI
Figma isn’t the only company teaming up with Google. The tech giant also announced new AI deals with:
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GAP
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Gordon Foods
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Klarna
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Macquarie Bank
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Melexis
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Mercedes-Benz
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Signal Iduna
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Valiuz
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Virgin Voyages
These new names join existing Gemini users like Deloitte, Deutsche Telekom, DBS Bank, FairPrice Group, Banco BV, and even the U.S. Department of Energy.
The Future of Design with AI
With this new partnership, Figma is blending creativity with automation. Designers can brainstorm faster, visualize ideas instantly, and tweak images on the fly, all inside the same workspace.
For teams, it means shorter feedback loops and faster project delivery. For Google, it’s a chance to show that Gemini can do more than just chat; it can create.
As Figma continues to test and expand these tools, it’s clear that AI-powered design is becoming the new standard in creative work.
FAQs
1. What does the Figma-Google partnership include?
Figma is integrating Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.0, and Imagen 4 models to improve AI image editing and generation inside its design tools.
2. How will these AI features help designers?
They’ll let users generate and edit images faster, saving time during creative projects and reducing waiting times by up to 50%.
3. Is this partnership exclusive to Google?
No. Figma also appears in OpenAI’s ChatGPT integrations, meaning it’s open to working with multiple AI providers.
4. When will users get access to the new AI tools?
Figma is rolling out these features gradually, starting with early tests for image generation and editing.
5. What is Gemini Enterprise?
It’s Google’s new AI platform for businesses, helping companies use AI tools to interact with data, build agents, and automate workflows.
