Figma shares jumped 7 percent on Monday after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the design platform’s integration with ChatGPT during OpenAI’s annual DevDay conference in San Francisco. At one point during trading, Figma stock spiked as much as 16 percent, reflecting investor excitement over the potential for broader adoption and new revenue opportunities.
Figma Meets ChatGPT
OpenAI demonstrated how Figma could integrate directly into ChatGPT conversations, giving users the ability to run design tasks within the AI chat interface. The integration leverages OpenAI’s Apps SDK, which allows third-party applications to plug into ChatGPT seamlessly.
Altman explained:
“When someone’s using ChatGPT, you’ll be able to find an app by asking for it by name. For example, you could sketch out a product flow for ChatGPT and then say, Figma, turn this sketch into a workable diagram. The Figma app will take over, respond, and complete the action.”
This integration allows users not only to request Figma by name but also enables ChatGPT to suggest Figma automatically when it’s relevant, simplifying workflows and making design more accessible to the platform’s massive user base.
Why Investors Are Excited
The potential for monetization and increased usage drove investor enthusiasm. ChatGPT currently has over 800 million monthly users, giving Figma exposure to a massive audience and opening doors for new business opportunities.
By embedding Figma’s tools directly into ChatGPT, the platform could become a go-to solution for collaborative design, product planning, and visual workflows, all within a conversational AI interface.
Figma’s Growth Outlook
The integration also aligns with broader trends in AI-driven productivity. Companies are increasingly seeking ways to combine design, collaboration, and AI assistance in a single workflow. Figma’s integration with ChatGPT positions it at the forefront of this shift.
According to Figma product manager Luke Zhang, the AI assistant can suggest Figma when relevant, making it easier for users to discover and use the platform organically within ChatGPT.
The Bottom Line
OpenAI’s DevDay demo sent Figma shares climbing, highlighting the growing synergy between AI and design tools. With ChatGPT integration, Figma is poised to become a central tool in AI-assisted workflows, while investors are betting that the platform’s exposure to hundreds of millions of users could translate into significant growth and monetization opportunities.
