Excited to share my latest article published on Bootcamp, a Product and Design newsletter from the team behind The UX Collective: “Google will acquire Figma.” Check out my full article for an in-depth look at this potential game-changer: https://lnkd.in/eMMf3WBi

In 2022, Adobe’s planned $20B acquisition of Figma was a shocker, but now, with that deal off the table, the question looms large: Who’s next? My bet is on Google, and here’s why.

Figma’s recent moves, like targeting developers at Config 2024 and the curious naming of Figma Slides, hint at a deeper connection with Google. An acquisition by Google could revolutionize design tools, merging Figma’s innovation with Google’s reach. Plus, Google’s interest in AI and design data could drive this deal, potentially transforming the industry and impacting millions of designers and startups.

I want to reach out and offer some encouragement to everyone in the design community struggling to find a full-time job, especially those early in their careers. As a UI/UX Mentor, my heart particularly goes out to my past mentees who have recently graduated from design boot camps and, despite their Herculean job search efforts, still can't secure a position. I hope to offer some perspective as someone who has been a professional designer in tech for nearly two decades.

What truly captivates me about Product Design is its ability to blend these diverse disciplines, presenting designers with ambiguous and complex challenges to solve. We're tasked with navigating the intricacies of multi-platform and cross-platform user experiences, smoothing out friction points along the customer journey.