Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, discusses intuition in decision-making, simplicity in design, and the future of product management. They cover Figma's early days, building user base, and Dylan's journey to CEO. Topics include spotting trends, early feedback, and transitioning careers.

Dylan Field is the co-founder and CEO of Figma, which makes a very popular design tool that allows designers and their collaborators to all work together right in a web browser. You know how multiple people can edit together in Google Docs? Figma is that for design work. We just redesigned The Verge; we used Figma extensively throughout that process.So for years, people have been waiting on the inevitable Figma vs. Adobe standoff since Figma was such a clear upstart competitor to Photoshop and Illustrator and the rest. Well, buckle up because in September, Adobe announced that it was buying Figma for $20 billion. Figma is going to remain independent inside Adobe, but you know, it’s a little weird.So I wanted to talk to Dylan about the deal, why he’s doing it, how he made the decision to sell, and what things he can do as part of Adobe that he couldn’t do as an independent company.Dylan’s also a pretty expansive thinker, so after we talked about his company getting the “fuck you” money from Adobe, we talked about making VR Figma for the metaverse and AGI, which is artificial general intelligence, or the kind of AI that can fully think for itself. This episode takes a turn. I think you’re going to like it.Okay, Dylan Field, CEO of Figma. Here we go.Links:Welcome to the new VergeAdobe to acquire Figma in a deal worth $20 billionA New Collaboration with AdobeDesigners worry Adobe won't let Figma flourishWebGL - WikipediaHow big companies kill ideas — and how to fight back, with Tony Fadell - DecoderDylan Field on Twitter: "Our goal is to be Figma not Adobe"College Dropout Turns Thiel Fellowship Into a $2 Billion Figma FortuneGenerative adversarial network (GAN) - Wikipedia      GPT-3 - WikipediaIs VR the next frontier in fitness? - DecoderArtificial general intelligence - Wikipedia  Transcript:https://www.theverge.com/e/23209862Credits:Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.It was produced by Creighton DeSimone and Jackie McDermott and it was edited by Jackson Bierfeldt.The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Editorial Director is Brooke Minters and our Executive Director is Eleanor Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fascinating discussion with Figma CEO Dylan Field covering design, software, web's future, and AI. Insights on Figma's independence, failed acquisition by Adobe, AI in design, concerns about AI-generated content, challenges in mobile design, software distribution trends, and solarpunk design.

Figma's CEO discusses the future of design, AI integration, and the company's independence. They explore how AI can enhance design, automate tasks, and revolutionize UI. The podcast also touches on leadership evolution and company culture at Figma.

Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, shares insights on launching a product after a 4-year journey. He discusses challenges in building a tools company, maintaining morale, and satiating VCs desire for fast growth. Learn about Figma's Series C round led by Sequoia, board construction, and fostering trust with VCs. Explore the future of design, empowering designers, and the importance of user experience in businesses.