Will Figma Outperform Adobe XD and Sketch?
The Ghost of Adobe Looms Large, but Investors Are Betting Big on Figma’s Second Act
The design world has been buzzing like a caffeinated creative team on a deadline ever since Adobe’s $20 billion bid to acquire Figma went up in regulatory flames. The fallout from this colossal deal has left Figma standing at a crossroads, with investors and designers alike wondering: Can Figma outshine its rivals, Adobe XD and Sketch, as it forges ahead independently? Spoiler alert: It’s not just a question of “Can it?” but more like “How soon will it?”
Let’s dive into the drama, the numbers, and the juicy details to see why Figma might just be the Beyoncé of the design world, leaving Adobe XD and Sketch to play backup dancers.
