Figma disables its AI design feature that appeared to be ripping off Apple's Weather app
Why has Figma decided to disable the "Make Design" feature?
Figma has decided to temporarily disable the "Make Design" feature due to allegations that it was copying designs of Apple's Weather app. CEO Dylan Field denied these accusations, attributing the issue to the underlying design systems created for the AI models and insufficient quality assurance processes2. The feature will be re-enabled once Figma completes a full QA pass on its underlying design system.
Who first identified the issue with Figma's AI tool?
Andy Allen, the founder of NotBoring Software, first identified the issue with Figma's AI tool, specifically the "Make Design" feature, as it was repeatedly reproducing Apple's Weather app when used as a design aid1. He raised his concerns on X, formerly Twitter, warning other designers to thoroughly check existing apps or modify the results to avoid potential legal trouble.
What specific design did Figma's AI tool replicate?
Figma's AI tool, "Make Design," replicated the design of Apple's Weather app when used as a design aid. The issue was discovered by Andy Allen, founder of NotBoring Software, who accused Figma of heavily training its tool on existing apps. Figma CEO Dylan Field denied the accusation and attributed the problem to the underlying design systems that were created. The feature has been temporarily disabled for quality assurance.