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Ship websites with a built-in backend in Figma Make: 15K views

Designers can now hand clients a working site, not just a mockup.

15.3Kviews on X
155likes

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From @figma on X (@figma) · Oct 2026 · Share

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The Short Version

How Figma (@figma) reached 15.3K views on X with Figma, according to X (@figma).

  • What: Figma brought Payload CMS into Figma Make, so a site built there comes with its own backend.
  • Result: 15,300 views, 155 likes and 64 bookmarks on X, posted Oct 23, 2026. @figma has 579.1K followers.
  • Made with: Figma
Key Facts
WhoFigma (@figma)
ToolFigma
RevenueMonetization status unknown
SourceX (@figma)

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PromptWorks in Figma
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) I want to build a small paid app that fixes one annoyance: [problem]. Write the feature list for version 1 (one job only), a 5-step build plan with an AI coding tool, and a short honest launch post.

Starter tools

FigmaOpen Figma

Your first step

Open Figma, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.

The workflow

GoalBuild an App with AI
DesignFigma
15.3KResultviews on X

Made With

FigmaDesign · Design tool for thumbnails, templates and UITry FigmaMore Cases

Where & With What

XFigma

What They Did

  1. 1The moveFigma brought Payload CMS into Figma Make, so a site built there comes with its own backend.
  2. 2Step 2Build one small app for one job
  3. 3Step 3Launch with an honest post
  4. 4Result15,300 views, 155 likes and 64 bookmarks on X, posted Oct 23, 2026. @figma has 579.1K followers.

Quick Answers

What tools do you need?

Figma (design tool for thumbnails, templates and ui).

How much does it cost?

You can start for $0: Figma has a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.

Is it allowed?

X allows original content; deceptive synthetic media likely to cause harm can be labeled or removed, and paid posts must be disclosed. Source.

Watch out: It is Figma's own launch post.

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