Arranging elements repeatedly – cards in a grid, ring or scatter – is routine that suits a custom tool. It used to mean writing a plugin; now the agent can do it.
What is new / How it works
Figma's Brand Studio had the agent generate a plugin that arranges elements in a grid, helix, ring or randomized scatter, with controls for orientation and spacing and a slider for alternate random layouts. The designer then swapped placeholder cards for photography and graphics. At Config 2026 Figma also introduced generative plugins built from a text description.
Why it matters
It repeats a trend: the agent builds tools on demand. The benefit is fast variant browsing; the risk is that a plugin may not work on the first try and needs checking. Figma gives no time-saving figures.
Getting started
- Create a frame with eight placeholder elements.
- Describe the layout and controls to the agent.
- Run the plugin and pick a variant.
- Save the plugin for future projects.