Today we are ending our pending acquisition with Adobe, as we no longer see a path toward regulatory approval of the deal. I am so proud of how the Figma team navigated the uncertainty of a pending acquisition, shipping and building over an epic 2023, and I’m so grateful to our community for supporting us. Lots ahead in 2024! https://lnkd.in/gvhrKQf2
...and the design community collectively exhales in relief 😅
I’ve been a long-time user and supporter of Adobe products, maintaining active subscriptions over the years. However, reflecting on Adobe’s merger with Macromedia, it’s noticeable that many of Macromedia’s innovative products, like Flash, Dreamweaver, Director, and Authorware, didn’t thrive post-merger. In terms of innovation in interactive media, Adobe has yet to demonstrate significant advancements, especially when compared to competitors like Figma and Sketch. Adobe XD, for instance, hasn’t quite reached the benchmark set by these tools. Given this history, I’m cautious about the potential Adobe-Figma merger. While Adobe’s expertise is undeniable, I’m concerned about how this merger might impact the trajectory of innovation and growth that Figma has established. It’s crucial for such a merger not only to preserve the unique strengths of each company but also to foster an environment where groundbreaking ideas can flourish.
Dylan Field I can't lie, I'm a bit happy about this. Based on my experience of Adobe products in recent years, I feared for the worst. Figma doesn't need Adobe in the slightest. It has its own amazing products and its own amazing community.
That's the best thing that could happen to Figma, to designers and to customers! Adobe has always slowly and painfully killed acquired products and their main product line lacks innovation. Figma has been the fresh breeze in the industry, pushing and releasing so many innovations at the speed of light. And having a friendly pricing model at the same time. Hope you move closer to WordPress community as well in the future. The design tokens initiative has been excellent.
Adobe saw something in Figma and for a reason. I'm using Figma everyday and continue to be awed by what it can do. I still use my Photoshop and Illustrator tools... but not as much as Figma 👍. I just took a Figma survey and looking at the questions you are going to innovate even further! I hope you contend with Framer so I dont have to learn a new UX tool. 😉 Adding capability to publish to a website is what will keep your customers. Thanks for your innovation!
Figma has a bright future ahead, looking forward to see the power of AI and Figma combined
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6moI hope Figma keeps being innovative and successful. Excited to see what you do next!