Figma Acquires the Team Behind Vibe-Coding Platform Bud (formerly Orchids); Both Products Shut Down July 18

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TechCrunch reports Figma has acqui-hired the Y Combinator-backed team behind Bud (formerly Orchids), a vibe-coding and AI-agent platform that let users spin up apps for mobile, web, Slack and browser. Both Bud and Orchids will shut down by July 18, 2026, forcing users to migrate projects before the deadline. The deal is a signal that design incumbents are absorbing vibe-coding talent rather than building it in-house — and a reminder of platform-risk for builders on early-stage generators.