Carly Ayres

Carly Ayres is a Content Editor at Figma, where she is part of the Story Studio team. She has a background in writing and design, focusing on engaging language and interaction to connect with audiences. Prior to her role at Figma, which she began in July 2022, she worked at Google as a UX Content Design Lead for Material.io and was involved in various projects within Google Design.23

Ayres holds a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and has experience as a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts, where she taught design practices. She has also contributed to several publications, including Wallpaper** and Core77, and co-founded HAWRAF, a design and technology studio in New York.24

In her current position, Ayres explores themes related to design, technology, and culture, contributing to Figma's editorial content and collaborating on projects that highlight innovative design practices and community engagement.135