Building better products, the Aussie way
Discover how Australian teams are redefining what it means to build digital products.
This report uncovers the unique ways Figma empowers Aussie organisations to turn big ideas into real-world impact:
- Collaboration across the board: From designers to developers, teams are using Figma to break down silos and build together.
- Leading in digital transformation: Australia’s government and finance sectors are taking Figma adoption to new heights.
- Workflows that just work: Figma’s tools help teams streamline processes, boost productivity, and focus on what matters.
How Australia builds products that make a difference
The numbers speak for themselves: product design is everyone’s business in Australia. Here’s what’s driving this growth:
Breaking down silos
66% of Figma’s weekly users in Australia come from non-design roles, with everyone—from product managers to engineers—pitching in to build great products.
Powering public sectors
Australia’s government sector uses Figma 4.5 times more than the global average, showing Figma’s role in driving impactful public sector transformation.
Fueling finance forward
With 30% higher adoption than the global average, Australia’s finance sector relies on Figma to create seamless, user-focused digital experiences.
Banking on efficiency: How CommBank scales product design with Figma
With Figma’s Dev Mode, CommBank’s design team is now working 77% more efficiently, reducing annotation time from 6.5 minutes to just 1.5 minutes per file. By streamlining workflows and uniting cross-functional teams, Figma has empowered CommBank to tackle complex projects and launch features faster, keeping design and development perfectly in sync.
Building scalable design systems at Figma
Join Figma designers Ryan Hassan and Wayne Sun as they share the journey behind scaling Figma’s UI3 design system across products. Learn how their team streamlined 22 component sets, tackled cross-team collaboration and maintained design consistency at scale. Curious to learn how Figma does it?
FAQ: What have we learned?
Australian teams love Figma because it brings everyone to the table, not just designers. With two-thirds (66%) of weekly users coming from non-design roles, Figma’s collaborative approach supports a “design is for everyone” culture that breaks down barriers and amplifies diverse perspectives.
Australian users created nearly 1.2 million Figma files in the past year alone, underscoring the platform’s essential role in the nation’s digital product landscape.
The top integrations for Figma in Australia include Embed Kit, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. These tools enhance collaboration, allowing teams to stay connected and streamline their design and communication workflows.
A strong 64% of Australian respondents rate their designer-developer collaboration as effective, and 59% believe both designers and developers should share ownership of the handoff process, making it a true team effort.
Among Australian users optimistic about AI in product design, 85% say AI has helped reduce manual tasks, freeing up time for creative and strategic work that adds real value to their projects.
Figma usage is led by Sydney, which accounts for 46% of national usage, followed by Melbourne at 33.5%. Even smaller tech hubs like Brisbane (10.4%), Perth (4.3%), and Adelaide (2.8%) are embracing Figma, showing the platform’s appeal and value nationwide.
Figma’s adoption rate in Australia’s government sector is over 4.5 times higher than the global average, while the finance sector uses Figma 30% more than its global peers. Both sectors rely on Figma’s secure, scalable solutions to drive their digital transformation initiatives.