Figma Live Components 2.0 brings on-device inference and interactive AI variants

Design · 4 min read

Live Components 2.0 expands the original live component concept with AI-powered parameterization: designers can create components that accept semantic inputs (e.g., persona, locale, tone) and render dynamic variants in real time. On-device inference allows these transformations to run locally in the Figma desktop app, preventing sensitive assets from leaving a user's machine.

The new components also include a live-variants panel for viewing state logic, and a mapping layer that ties component props to design tokens. Figma added an API so plugin developers can hook into the inference engine, enabling third-party logic—like product-recommendation previews or localization previews—to run inside documents.

Teams testing the feature noted major improvements in rapid iteration and documentation, while plugin builders welcomed a low-latency model for complex interactions. Figma confirmed that cloud-based inference remains an option for heavier models, but emphasized the on-device path for regulated industries and freelancers who prefer privacy guarantees.