Figma has fundamentally changed how design teams collaborate by bringing interface design into the browser. Unlike traditional desktop design tools, Figma enables multiple designers to work on the same file simultaneously with live cursor tracking and instant comment threads. The platform excels at UI/UX design, prototyping, and design systems management with features like auto-layout, component variants, and interactive prototypes that feel like real applications. Figma's plugin ecosystem extends its capabilities with accessibility checkers, content generators, and design token management. Since Adobe's acquisition, Figma has continued to innovate while maintaining its generous free tier for individual designers.