2 days ago
And the winner is...
The judges have weighed in and the results are in!
Head to the FigBuild 2026 gallery to congratulate the winners and explore all the incredible projects from this year’s design-a-thon.
Before you go, please fill out the feedback form. Your feedback helps us improve the experience and shape FigBuild for next year.
Submit the form by Wednesday, March 18 for a chance to receive exclusive FigBuild swag. 500 lucky participants will be selected!
Thank you for being part of FigBuild 2026,
The Figma for Edu Team
8 days ago
Public voting is now open!
The FigBuild 2026 submissions are in, and now it’s time for you to help decide the People's Choice Award winner.
Browse the FigBuild 2026 submission gallery, click into your favorite projects, and cast your vote. Share your project with your friends, classmates, and community and encourage them to vote too.
Please note, as per the Devpost terms of service, you may not tamper with the vote process through manual or automated means, or attempt to compensate voters, at risk of disqualification. Find out more about public voting here.
Happy voting,
The Figma for Edu Team
11 days ago
Updated Slack Link + Event Reminders!
We hope you and your team are having a fantastic time brainstorming and building! We’re sharing a few important updates to help keep you rolling through the weekend:
🔗 Join the Slack
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Please join the FigBuild Slack to find teammates, get updates, and ask questions!
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Note: This is a new invite link. Slack limits each link to 400 users. If the link stops working, a new one will be posted shortly.
🎓 Eligibility Reminder
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This event is OPEN ONLY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS in the 🇺🇲U.S., 🇨🇦Canada, 🇦🇺Australia, or 🇮🇳India.
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You must be 18+ and currently enrolled in university to participate…
12 days ago
The FigBuild 2026 Prompt Is Live!
The wait is over. The FigBuild 2026 prompt is officially live and building starts now!
Getting started:
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Read the full challenge details, rules, and judging rubric on Devpost.
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Redeem your Figma Make credits using your unique link.
How to redeem your Figma Make credits:
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Log into your Figma account.
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Complete your Edu verification if you haven’t already.
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Open the unique redemption link sent to the email associated with your Devpost registration.
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Select your EDU team to apply the credits.
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Your credits will automatically be added to your team workspace.
⏳ Be sure to redeem…
13 days ago
Eligibility Reminder: This event is for students only!
Quick reminder that FigBuild 2026 is OPEN TO STUDENTS ONLY.
To participate, you must be a currently enrolled university student attending a school in the U.S., Canada, India, or Australia.
You must also complete your Figma for Education verification using your school-issued email address before tomorrow in order to qualify for judging.
Figma for Edu Verification Link: https://www.figma.com/education/apply
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be 18+
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Must be a currently enrolled university student
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Must attend a school in the U.S., Canada, Australia, or India
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Must complete Figma for Education verification
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Teams must consist of 2-4 students
If you experience any issues with…
13 days ago
Final Workshop Tonight — Women in Tech
We’re wrapping up our FigBuild pre-event series tonight! Here’s a quick reminder so you don’t miss it:
📌 Designing Your Career: Women in Tech Panel
📅 Thursday, March 5 — 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST
This session is in honor of International Women’s Day and brings together four founders and senior product leaders — and FigBuild judges — for an honest conversation about building a career in tech.
We’ll talk about landing your first role, standing out in a competitive market, navigating imposter syndrome, advocating for yourself, negotiating your first offer, and building skills that compound over time.…
14 days ago
Don’t miss tonight’s Storytelling workshop!
We’re continuing our FigBuild pre-event series tonight! Here’s a quick reminder so you don’t miss it:
📌 Designing a Winning Pitch: Storytelling with Figma
📅 Wednesday, March 4 — 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST
Earlier this week, we talked about building fast and iterating with intention. But once you’ve built something great, there’s another skill that matters just as much: how you tell the story.
In a world where everyone can ship polished projects with AI, storytelling becomes the differentiator. Judges, hiring managers, and project leads want to understand why your project matters, how you made decisions,…
15 days ago
New Slack Link + Event Week Reminders!
We’re getting close to launch day! Here are a few important updates and action items to make sure you’re ready for March 6th:
🔗 Join the Slack
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Please join the FigBuild Slack to find teammates, get updates, and ask questions!
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Note: This is a new invite link. Slack limits each link to 400 users. If the link stops working, a new one will be posted shortly.
👥 Team Registration
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Before March 6: All teammates should create their own Devpost account and select 'Join hackathon' on the FigBuild 2026 page.
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Starting March 6 at 12PM EST: One team member can start…
15 days ago
Don’t miss tonight’s Figma Make workshop!
We’re continuing our FigBuild pre-event series tonight! Here’s a quick reminder so you don’t miss it:
📌 Prototyping Under Pressure: Iterating with Figma
📅 Tuesday, March 3 — 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST
Last night, our panelists from Figma, Meta, Ramp, and Tangerine talked about how critical it is to prototype fast in their roles. The ability to iterate quickly, think clearly, and refine your ideas is what helps designers stand out.
Tonight’s workshop will focus on how to use Figma Make to move from prompt to prototype to iteration in minutes, while staying intentional in your…
16 days ago
Workshops Start Tonight!
We’re kicking off our pre-event sessions tonight! Here’s a quick reminder so you don’t miss it:
📌 From Hackathons to Hired: Early Career Panel
📅 Monday, March 2 — 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST
If you’ve been wondering how to stand out in the hiring process, strengthen your portfolio without formal work experience, or turn hackathons into real career opportunities, this panel is for you.
You’ll hear directly from early-career designers and engineers at Figma, Meta, Ramp, and Tangerine as they share how they leveraged their hackathon experiences to land their first role.
🔗 Register here:
https://figma.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2x4ItycZTJ-3Neuw5H-Umg#/registration
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20 days ago
Event Week Reminders + Figma Swag Giveaway!
We’re getting close to launch week! Here are a few important updates and action items to make sure you’re ready for March 6th:
🔗 Join the Slack
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Please join the FigBuild Slack to find teammates, get updates, and ask questions!
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Note: This is a new invite link. Slack limits each link to 400 users. If the link stops working, a new one will be posted shortly.
💻 Figma Make Requirements
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All projects must use Figma Make and/or Figma Design as part of your submission.
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All registered participants will receive additional Figma Make credits via a redemption link sent in…
23 days ago
Important Competition Reminders
Thank you so much for registering to participate in FigBuild 2026! Here are a few important updates to make sure you’re ready for launch day on March 6th:
🔗 Join the Slack
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Please join the FigBuild Slack to find teammates, get updates, and ask questions!
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Note: Slack limits each invite link to 400 people. If the link isn’t working, a new one will be posted shortly.
👥 Team Requirements
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Teams must consist of 2-4 students.
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There is no separate team registration process on Devpost.
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Each team member should register individually on Devpost.
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You will list your team…