Figma Introduces Redesigned UI3 with Floating Toolbars and Context-Aware Canvas
Figma rolled out UI3, a complete redesign of the core editor interface featuring a floating bottom action toolbar, simplified property panels, and reduced chrome for maximum canvas visibility.
Verified State Diff
Comparison Mode:
- Previous State
Anchored top navigation bar with static left and right fixed inspector panels.
+ Verified New State
Floating bottom tool dock with context-sensitive collapsible property panels and expanded canvas viewing area.
Impact & Verification Analysis
WHO IS AFFECTED
Product designers, design systems leads, and UX researchers using Figma.
WHY IT MATTERS
Streamlines tool discovery and modernizes Figma's visual workspace for complex enterprise design systems.
Full Fact Overview
Figma launched UI3 across all user tiers, representing the most substantial visual overhaul of the design canvas in years. The redesign relocates primary design tools into a floating bottom navigation bar, reorganizes the properties panel with dynamic context-aware controls, and minimizes top navigation chrome to grant designers maximum screen real estate for expansive layouts.
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