Figma 2026.3 adds parametric components, accessibility assistant, and model hooks

Design · 4 min read

Figma 2026.3 introduces parametric components that designers can program with constraints and responsive behaviors, turning static symbols into adaptive elements. The parametric layer couples with an updated component inspector that surfaces dependency graphs and suggested token mappings for different breakpoints.

A new Accessibility Assistant uses on-device ML to flag contrast, focus order, and labeling problems, offering inline suggestions that can be accepted as design tokens. Figma said the assistant runs locally when users opt in, with cloud evaluation available for cross-file audits.

Crucially for design ops, Figma added model hooks—APIs that allow teams to plug in corporate fine-tuned models (for copy, iconography, or color themes) directly into the editor. The move acknowledges that many shops want bespoke generative behavior without leaving their design environment.