As a passionate user, I truly love Figma for its powerful capabilities and the way it fosters creativity and collaboration. However, I am very frustrated with the current direction the platform is going, particularly with the added financial and administrative barriers for collaboration among paid users.
To ensure seamless and frictionless cooperation among Figma users, we propose the following adjustments to the current collaboration and billing model:
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Unrestricted Collaboration Among Paid Users:
Allow users with paid subscriptions (e.g., Professional, Organization plans) to collaborate on team files without additional costs. This means that if a freelancer or agency with a paid subscription joins a team project, there should be no need to pay for extra design seats, as all parties are already contributing financially to the platform. -
Temporary Paid Seats for Non-Paying Users:
Continue offering the option to add temporary paid seats for non-paying users. This is a great solution for providing temporary access for clients or collaborators who don’t need a full subscription. However, for paid users working together, this should not apply, as they already have active subscriptions. -
Developer Collaboration:
When working with freelance developers, there should be a clear option for them to join projects under the paid user’s subscription. The existing subscription should cover access for developers, with the restriction that they cannot make changes to the design files unless a developer-specific seat is purchased. This could be a separate, more affordable “Developer Seat” that allows viewing and commenting but not editing, ensuring designers retain control over their work.
These proposed changes aim to realign Figma with its core values of inclusivity and ease of collaboration, making it more user-friendly and accessible. Please vote if you support this proposal or have a comment on it to bring it further!