Designers Who Code: How Figma's New Features Blur the Line Between Design and Development
The Old Way: A Look at the Traditional Design Handoff
Communication Gaps and Inefficiencies
The Cost of Misalignment
Figma's Game-Changer: Dev Mode Explained
Inspecting Designs and Generating Code
From Design Tokens to Production Code
Streamlining Workflows with Integrations
The Rise of the 'Designer-Developer'
Benefits of a Hybrid Skillset
What to Look For When Hiring
Conclusion: Building a More Collaborative Future
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Posted Jul 6, 2025
Figma's Dev Mode is revolutionizing workflows. Learn why hiring designers who can code is a major advantage and how it leads to better products, faster.