For this meetup, we'll keep things relaxed, informal, and conversation-focused. There are no presentations and no preparation required—just bring your curiosity and your thoughts.
Topic
Beyond the Hype: What Did Figma Config Mean for Designers?
Figma Config introduced a range of exciting announcements—from AI-powered features to new ways of designing and collaborating. We'll use a few of these highlights as conversation starters and discuss what they might mean for our work as designers.
Whether you followed Config closely or only heard about it afterwards, you're very welcome to join. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, hear different perspectives, and get to know other members of the Wellington design community.
Agenda
đź‘‹ Welcome & introductions
🎤 A quick look at some Config highlights
đź’¬ Open discussion and exchange of ideas
🚀 Wrap-up and ideas for future meetups
I hope you can join us and look forward to seeing many familiar and new faces!
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Daniel Canis
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