Figma has relaunched its AI-powered app generator, now called "First Draft," after initially introducing it as "Make Designs" in June 2024. The initial release faced criticism for producing designs that closely resembled Apple's Weather app. Figma clarified that the tool used off-the-shelf generative AI models and was not trained on customer data. In response to the feedback, Figma temporarily withdrew the tool to address these concerns .

The relaunch of the app generator was announced at Figma's 2024 Config conference in San Francisco, where the company introduced a suite of generative AI tools. These tools aim to streamline the design process by building prototype apps, suggesting content, and simplifying tasks such as asset search .

Figma's new AI tools are designed to make product design faster and more efficient, sparking creativity among designers. The tools include features like "Search for Similar," which allows users to find design assets in multiple ways .

The image above showcases Figma's 2024 features, highlighting the new AI-powered tools for designers alongside a visual design project labeled "New Arrivals." This visual representation emphasizes the integration of AI in app development, showcasing colorful icons and a computer interface that highlights the innovative capabilities of Figma's AI plugins.