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Figma Integrates OpenAI Codex To Revolutionize Design And Development Workflows

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 27, 2026

Figma Expands Its Innovation Frontier

Figma is expanding its AI capabilities by integrating OpenAI’s Codex directly into its platform, adding coding functionality to its collaborative design environment. The move follows a recent partnership with Anthropic, which introduced Claude Code into Figma’s ecosystem. The integration reflects a broader industry trend toward combining design and development workflows inside a single platform.

Enhanced Workflow Across Platforms

The new feature is powered by Figma’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which allows teams to move more easily between design files and code generation tools. Users previously could export assets from Figma design files, Figma Make, or FigJam into external coding environments. With deeper Codex integration, teams can now move between design and implementation more directly, aiming to reduce friction between creative and technical workflows.

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Empowering Designers And Developers

Loredana Crisan, Figma’s Chief Design Officer, said in an interview that the goal is to help teams iterate beyond initial concepts by combining design collaboration with code-based execution. OpenAI’s Codex Product Lead Alexander Embiricos added that the integration is intended to make coding tools more accessible to both designers and engineers, allowing each group to work within familiar environments while collaborating more closely.

Industry Impact And Future Developments

Codex, originally launched as a developer-focused assistant and later integrated into ChatGPT, is increasingly being adopted as part of broader product ecosystems. The tool’s expansion into platforms like Figma signals growing demand for AI systems that connect creative and technical workflows. The integration also comes as AI-assisted coding tools gain traction across the software industry, with companies experimenting with ways to embed AI directly into everyday productivity platforms.

Looking Ahead

Figma’s move highlights how design and development tools are converging as AI becomes more deeply integrated into creative workflows. By linking design collaboration with code generation, the company is positioning its platform as a shared environment for both designers and developers as teams adopt more AI-driven workflows.

For more information on Figma, visit Figma Official Website and for additional insights on OpenAI’s Codex, refer to the OpenAI website.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.