Designers as Builders
How MCP (Model Context Protocol) is empowering designers to go from Figma to working code. The bridge between design and development is disappearing.
The role of the designer is evolving. With AI-powered tools and protocols like MCP, designers are no longer just creating mockups — they're building real products.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) creates a direct link between your design files and your development environment. When your design system has true code parity, AI-powered IDEs can read your Figma context and generate production-ready code.
This means less handoff friction, fewer misunderstandings between design and dev, and faster iteration cycles. The designer who can prompt, prototype, and ship is the designer of the future.
Tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Windsurf are making this possible today. Connect your Figma files via MCP, give the AI context about your design system, and watch your designs turn into real builds.
The key insight: you don't need to become a full-stack developer. You need to become fluent in prompting, understand component architecture, and know how to leverage AI to bridge the gap between your vision and the final product.