Figma is rolling out Nano Banana 2, an AI image generator that promises faster outputs and professional-grade results directly inside your design workflow.
What It Is
Nano Banana 2 is an AI-powered image generation tool now integrated into Figma and Figma Weave. It allows designers to generate and edit images using natural language prompts directly within their design files, with faster processing times and higher quality outputs compared to previous versions.
How This Helps Today
For design teams, this means cutting down iteration time dramatically. Instead of exporting assets to external AI tools and re-importing, you can generate variations, mockups, and concepts right where you work. Marketing teams can rapidly prototype campaign visuals, product designers can create realistic mockups from sketches, and creative directors can explore more directions without bottlenecking their team.
The Context
This puts Figma in direct competition with standalone AI image tools like Midjourney and DALL-E, but with the advantage of being embedded in the design workflow. As AI image generation becomes table stakes for design tools, Figma's native integration removes friction that slows down creative iteration.
What to Watch
Quality consistency across different use cases, pricing implications for heavy usage, and how it compares to dedicated AI tools in terms of output control and customization. Also watch for any limitations on commercial usage rights.