Take a breath. Figma CEO Dylan Field, at least, doesn’t believe AI is coming to take anyone’s job. “I think it’s pretty encouraging that people understand, viscerally, that this isn’t coming for you, ” he said Thursday on Lenny’s podcast. He referenced a survey Figma published last September that included 1, 199 participants such as designers, product managers, developers, researchers, data specialists, and marketers. Nearly 60% of product builders reported spending more time on high-value work thanks to AI, while almost 70% said they’re “more productive or efficient overall. ” Instead of worrying, Field suggested workers should concentrate on how they’ll adapt as AI tools and models continue to evolve. The San Francisco-based tech company creates tools for designing websites, apps, and other digital products. Field co-founded Figma in 2012 with his Brown University classmate Evan Wallace.

The company went public in July through a blockbuster IPO and now boasts a market capitalization approaching $30 billion. Figma employs over 1, 600 people, and Field mentioned the company is still adding new roles. While it’s exploring ways AI can enhance efficiency and reduce costs, Field expressed greater interest in discussions about how the technology can unlock fresh growth opportunities. “You can see it as a path to learn and grow, and to explore the world and human consciousness, ” he said. This isn’t the first time Field has emphasized that AI is meant to augment human work rather than replace it. “There’s a need for designers to lead the charge, and AI will only get you so far, ” he said on the Rapid Response podcast earlier this month. “But the drudgery—how do we remove that from the design process?How do we give more access to more people?”