Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

Tools

Search

Explore

Videos Channels Figures

Atmrix

About

DF

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

When we launched Figma's closed beta, it lacked multiplayer features, which were later developed and received positive feedback upon release.

Video

YC

The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

@ Y Combinator

The Future Of Design With Figma's Dylan Field

03/13/25

Related Takeaways

DF

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

The initial version of Figma had a minimal feature set, but we focused on meeting essential needs before expanding functionality.

JC

Jason Citron

11/25/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

In the early days, investors rejected our multiplayer game idea because they doubted its potential for success, which ultimately led us to pivot to Discord.

DF

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

We actively dogfooded Figma internally, which helped us identify and fix user experience issues before launching to the public.

JC

Jason Citron

04/29/25

@ a16z speedrun

When we launched our game 'Fates Forever' in 2014, it was a competitive multiplayer game on iPad, but it didn't succeed for various reasons, leading us to pivot.

DF

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Initially, Figma faced skepticism, but over time, it demonstrated its value and potential for collaboration among designers and engineers.

DF

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

The design community reacted positively to Figma's launch, with users expressing excitement about its potential to change their careers and workflows.

DF

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

Figma's development was driven by user behavior, especially during the pandemic, leading us to create new products like FigJam and Figma Slides.

DF

Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

As we developed Figma, we recognized that the design market was rapidly growing, contrary to our initial belief that it was small.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

When we launched, we discovered that players were forming friendships based on shared interests, which was a unique aspect of our game.