Figma acquires Weavy, rebrands as Figma Weave for node-based AI design

Figma has acquired Weavy, a creative platform that combines AI models and editing tools in a single canvas, rebranding it as “Figma Weave.” The acquisition expands Figma’s design ecosystem with image and video editing capabilities while introducing a node-based approach that gives creators more sophisticated control over AI-generated content.

What you should know: Figma Weave uses a node-based system that allows creators to chain multiple AI tools and editing processes together without switching between applications.

• Instead of relying on single prompts in isolated AI apps, users can create branching workflows that apply multiple editing steps sequentially.
• The platform enables feeding identical instructions into multiple AI models simultaneously to compare results and select the best output.
• This approach moves beyond basic prompt engineering to give creators more nuanced control over their AI-generated content.

Why this matters: The acquisition positions Figma to compete more directly with comprehensive creative suites while addressing a key limitation in current AI creative tools—the fragmented workflow between different platforms.

• Most AI creative tools operate in isolation, forcing users to jump between applications to achieve complex results.
• By integrating multiple AI models and editing tools in one interface, Figma Weave could streamline creative workflows and reduce the friction of AI-assisted design.

What they’re saying: Figma emphasizes that AI outputs should be treated as raw material for further creative development rather than finished products.

• “We see AI outputs as a new medium to mold, and we believe the combination of human craft alongside AI generation unlocks more expression and a bolder point of view,” Figma said in the announcement.
• “If you want to stand out, you have to push beyond the prompt to get to something great.”

The big picture: This acquisition reflects the broader trend of design platforms evolving from single-purpose tools into comprehensive creative ecosystems that integrate AI capabilities at multiple workflow stages.