FigJam
FigJam is the collaborative online whiteboard product from Figma.
It is used for brainstorming, workshops, planning, diagramming, and lightweight team collaboration around ideas before or alongside more formal design work.
What it does
- Provides an online whiteboard workspace in the browser
- Supports sticky notes, diagrams, shapes, and simple planning artifacts
- Helps teams collaborate during workshops, retrospectives, and discovery work
- Lives inside the broader Figma product ecosystem
Common use cases
- Brainstorming ideas with a team
- Mapping flows or systems at a high level
- Running planning or facilitation sessions
- Organizing notes before moving into formal design files
Practical notes
- FigJam is not the same thing as a design file in Figma.
- It is optimized for collaboration and early-stage thinking rather than detailed interface production.
- It belongs near Figma and browser-based collaboration tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FigJam the same as Figma design?
No. FigJam is the whiteboarding and collaboration surface, while Figma design files are used for more structured product and interface work.
Does FigJam only work for designers?
No. Product, engineering, marketing, and operations teams can all use it for collaborative planning and ideation.