Designing Roots: Figma Plants Its Flag in Bengaluru

Updated: November 13, 2025 01:12

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Collaborative design platform Figma has opened its first India office in Bengaluru, underscoring the country’s importance as its second-largest market outside the US. The move aims to deepen developer engagement, localise services, and expand hiring, reflecting India’s growing role as a global design and technology hub.

Figma’s Bengaluru Debut Marks a Strategic Expansion

Figma, the Silicon Valley-based collaborative design software company, has officially inaugurated its first India office in Bengaluru. This expansion highlights India’s significance in Figma’s global growth strategy, with the country now ranking as its second-largest active user market. The Bengaluru office will serve as a hub for local talent, customer engagement, and product localisation, strengthening Figma’s footprint across Asia-Pacific.

India’s design ecosystem has rapidly matured, with over 40 percent of top BSE100 companies already using Figma’s tools. The new office is expected to accelerate adoption by offering closer support, tailored services, and opportunities for collaboration with developers and enterprises.

Scott Pugh, Vice President of Sales for APAC at Figma, emphasized that India’s evolution into a global software and manufacturing hub makes design more critical than ever. By establishing a local presence, Figma aims to align with the country’s growing demand for design-led innovation.

Notable Updates

•⁠ ⁠Local Office Launch:

Figma’s first India office is located in Bengaluru, joining its APAC offices in Singapore and Tokyo

•⁠ ⁠Market Importance:

India is Figma’s second-largest active user base, with customers spanning 85% of states and Union Territories

•⁠ ⁠Hiring Plans:

The company has begun recruiting for sales, marketing, and customer support roles, aiming to build a strong local team

•⁠ ⁠Enterprise Adoption:

Over 40% of BSE100 companies already use Figma’s collaborative design tools

Major Takeaways

•⁠ ⁠Strategic Expansion:

The Bengaluru office signals Figma’s intent to deepen developer engagement and localise design services for Indian enterprises.

•⁠ ⁠Community Focus:

By embedding itself in India’s design ecosystem, Figma seeks to get closer to users and communities, fostering innovation and collaboration.

•⁠ ⁠Global Positioning:

India’s rise as a design and technology hub makes it a natural choice for Figma’s next phase of growth.

Sources: Moneycontrol, Economic Times

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