Figma

Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool that was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. The company aims to democratize design by providing a platform that enables seamless collaboration among teams working on digital product design. Since its inception, Figma has revolutionized the design industry with its web-based platform, allowing multiple users to work together in real-time, thus eliminating the complexities associated with traditional design software that relies on file transfers and multiple versions.

The company's primary offerings include the Figma Design tool, which focuses on collaborative interface design, FigJam, an online whiteboard designed for brainstorming and diagramming, and Figma Community, a platform for sharing design resources. In addition, Figma introduced Dev Mode for developers to convert designs into code and Figma Slides, a presentation software currently in beta. Despite attempts by Adobe to acquire Figma for $20 billion in 2022, the deal fell through due to regulatory challenges, allowing Figma to continue operating independently and leading innovation in the design software sector.