Figma and Anthropic announced a new feature called Code to Canvas on Monday. The partnership enables users to move AI-generated code directly into the Figma platform as fully editable design layers. This integration utilizes the Figma Model Context Protocol to connect interfaces generated by Claude with the collaborative design canvas. The launch follows an earlier partnership that integrated Claude into FigJam for diagram generation.
The workflow requires users to operate within Claude Code. By typing the phrase “Send this to Figma,” the user triggers a conversion process. The rendered browser state of the AI-generated interface is translated into design layers within Figma. These layers are fully editable, allowing for direct manipulation by designers. The feature relies on the Model Context Protocol to bridge the gap between code generation and visual design editing.
Figma CEO Dylan Field provided context on the utility of this workflow in a LinkedIn post. Field stated that the canvas environment is superior to integrated development environment prompting for comparing multiple design options. He wrote, “In a world where AI can help build any possibility you can articulate, your core work is to find the best possible solutions in a nearly infinite possibility space.” Field added that the workflow allows teams to “think divergently and see the big picture by comparing approaches side by side.”
The announcement occurs during a period of significant downturn in the software market, described by traders as the “SaaSpocalypse.” This sector-wide selloff has erased nearly $1 trillion in market value from software stocks in early 2026. Figma’s stock has declined approximately 85% from its 52-week high of $142.92. Despite a strong public debut in July 2025, where shares surged 250% on the first day of trading, the company now faces investor concerns regarding the impact of AI tools on traditional software business models.
Figma is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 18. According to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, analysts expect revenue of approximately $293 million. The consensus estimate for earnings stands at 7 cents per share, or $0.07 EPS. The product launch occurs one day prior to this earnings release, highlighting the company’s focus on integrating AI capabilities to maintain relevance.
The integration represents a strategic response to the increasing capability of AI coding tools. As these tools reduce the friction involved in building functional applications, the role of design processes is shifting. The partnership between Figma and Anthropic aims to position the design canvas as a necessary environment for navigating many possible solutions. This builds on the January integration that brought Claude capabilities to FigJam for diagram generation.
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