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Figma State of Designer 2026: The 15% Confidence Gap.
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72% use AI, 89% work faster, but only 15% feel "much more confident" in quality. 73% of hiring managers now require AI proficiency. Speed is up everywhere; judgment still can't be delegated. Figma Blog
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