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🧠Finding My Idea for the #configmakeathon
Joining the Config Makeathon has been exciting—and unexpectedly difficult.
The funny thing is, I'm usually an "idea girl." I get a new project idea every bathroom break. But this time, the challenge wasn't finding an idea. It was figuring out which idea was worth building.
After days of thinking, I stopped asking:
"What problem should I solve?"
and started asking:
"If software is no longer just a functional tool, but a limitless canvas for human expression, what is the one feeling I am uniquely equipped to digitize?"
That question changed everything.
It made me realize that I'm naturally drawn to projects centered around human experiences—creativity, storytelling, culture, performance, and play.
I'm fascinated by how technology can create moments of wonder, connection, and self-expression.
That question is leading me to build Digital Kathputli—a project inspired by traditional Rajasthani puppetry and the idea that anyone should be able to become a storyteller using nothing but their own hands.
The build starts now.
Over the next few days, I'll be sharing experiments, lessons, failures, and behind-the-scenes moments from creating it with #Figma Make. đźŽâś¨
can't wait to see what you create!
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Not every idea needs to start as a perfect case study.
So I’m using Figma’s first ever Config Makeathon, powered by Contra, as an excuse to open Figma, think bigger, and make something before I overthink it.
It’s happening NOW, from June 4 to June 18 and it’s open to designers, creatives, builders, and anyone curious about creating in Figma.
Also, there’s $100k worth of prizes, so yes, I am suddenly taking my “little idea” very seriously.
Join the Makeathon: https://c87.to/jun26-figma-karen
Incredible!
• Jun 4
Designers, builders, and creators, the Config Makeathon is officially LIVE! 🚀🔥
You’ve got 2 weeks to build something incredible, show off your Figma skills, and compete for a share of $100,000 in prizes.
Whether you're building products, tools, experiences, or something completely unexpected, now’s the time to ship.
• Jun 6
Figma
The Config Makeathon is officially live! There is $100,000 worth of prizes on the line.

Check out the guidelines here. The challenge runs from now through June 18th at 11:59pm PST.
Can’t wait to see what you make.
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