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Config 2021, Figma evolves the design collaboration with FigmaJam, a new mobile app, branching and audio messages

Config is the annual global design conference by Figma, and in 2021 it was held completely virtually.

Figma has demonstrated to be more than a design tool, it’s all about scalability and efficient collaboration. Config 2021 was a great opportunity to launch several new features on Figma that will help enlarge its product spectrum.

The Config 2021 agenda spans two days was made up of keynotes and breakout sessions, with both days having opening and closing keynotes. Did you miss the whole event or just a talk? Don’t worry, all talks were recorded and will be shared out a month after.

Config 2021 topics

Embracing the mess

Stories about the challenges, obstacles, and difficult moments that ultimately make products better.

Shifting team culture

A look at how teams shift from a culture of “my ideas” to “our ideas,” and why bringing more people into the design process moves the work forward.

In the file

A deep-dive into the tactics, processes, and systems that keep teams running.

Your very own Config 2021 digital card

This year conference was held completely virtually, every participant had the opportunity to create their own digital card, how cool!

Andrea Intagliata Config 2021 Digital Card
Andrea Intagliata Config 2021 Digital Card
Some examples of Config 2021 digital cards from the Figma team and friends of Figma
Some examples of Config 2021 digital cards from the Figma team and friends of Figma

Over 60 speakers from across the world together for Config 2021

They joined the conference from large companies, small agencies, as independent creators — and everything in between.

Browse all the Config 2021 speakers

Figma launches new features and ways to do collaborative design

FigJam

Figma launches FigJam, their new whiteboard product
Figma launches FigJam, their new whiteboard product

A new mobile app

Figma launches a new mobile app
Figma launches a new mobile app

Branching

Figma introduces a new design branching feature
Figma introduces a new design branching feature

Figma community for everyone

Figma opens up their community for everyone
Figma opens up their community for everyone

Audio messages

Figma introduces a new audio message feature
Figma introduces a new audio message feature

Increased user limits

Figma increases its limit for number of users
Figma increases its limit for number of users

References

Coming together at Config 2021, April 2021, Dylan Field, Figma Blog

Introducing branching: space to iterate and explore freely, April 2021, Meagan Gamache, Figma Blog

Introducing FigJam, April 2021, Yuhki Yamashita, Figma Blog

Official Config 2021 conference website