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Initiative #257

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Figma AI

Listed in the registry Ideation Original language : English Unclassified

Value score 15 %

Weighted average of impact area coverage (40%) and strategic alignment (60%).

Feasibility score 13 %

Share of feasibility criteria checked in the form.

AI Strategic Operating Model (AI-SOM) Phase B — AI Discovery · Upcoming
Where we are
AI documentation & artifact progress
Pre-phase — Completed
PRE Pre-phase — Completed
Proof of concept
Phase A — AI Strategy — Completed
A.1 Intake & Concept Case
A.1.1 Gather information and generate the Concept Case — Completed
  • Completed : Concept Case
  • Completed : Statement of Sensitivity (SoS)
We are here
Phase B — AI Discovery — Upcoming
B.1 Outcome-Based Roadmap, High-level Architecture, VoAI, and AI assessment
B.2 Comprehensive Stakeholder Meeting (AI Review AIRB)
B.1.1 Outcome-Based Roadmap and feasibility validation — Upcoming
B.1.2 AI Technical Architecture Review — Upcoming
B.2.1 AIRB presentation — Upcoming
  • Not started : Outcome-Based Roadmap
  • Not started : High-level Architecture
  • Not started : ATIP Assessment
  • Not started : Cyber Assessments (SoS, SA&A, SIP, Audits)
  • Not started : DERAI — Pilot Assess
  • Not started : RISK — Cost, People, Technology
Phase C — AI Development — Upcoming
C.1 AI Model/RAG Development Plan
C.1.1 AI Pilot Development — Upcoming
C.1.2 AI model testing, evaluation and fine tuning — Upcoming
  • Not started : DERAI — Pilot Address
  • Not started : DERAI — Production Assess
Phase D — AI Delivery — Upcoming
D.1 Product Testing, Development, Approvals & Deployment
D.1.1 Deployment Validation — Upcoming
D.1.2 AI Review Approval — Upcoming
D.1.3 Production Release — Upcoming
D.1.4 Monitor Results — Upcoming
  • Not started : AI Production Assessment (AIR — final/approved)
  • Not started : Production readiness assessment
  • Not started : DERAI Monitoring plan / monitoring configuration
  • Not started : Operational support and ownership documentation
  • Not started : Approval records (e.g., CDOS CAB decision), if required

About the initiative

Description of the initiative

The initiative explores the use of Figma's AI capabilities to support user experience (UX) design activities across DFO. Figma AI features may assist in generating interface designs, creating wireframes, producing placeholder content, organizing design assets, accelerating prototyping activities, and improving collaboration among design teams. The objective is to improve productivity and reduce manual effort while maintaining human oversight of all design decisions and outputs.

Problem statement

UX designers currently spend significant time creating initial wireframes, organizing design files, generating placeholder content, documenting specs, and preparing prototypes for stakeholder engagement. Many of these activities are repetitive and provide limited value when performed manually. Figma AI may help streamline these workflows by accelerating design exploration, reducing admin effort, and enabling more time for user-centered design, accessibility, validation, and engagement.

Expected outcome if AI is selected

Success would result in a measurable reduction in the time required to create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and supporting design documentation. The initiative aims to reduce repetitive design tasks by 25–50%, accelerate design iteration cycles, improve consistency across design artifacts, and allow UX practitioners to focus more effort on user research, accessibility, stakeholder engagement, and service improvement activities.

Risks

Potential risks include: AI-generated content may produce inaccurate or inappropriate design suggestions. Users may rely excessively on AI-generated outputs without sufficient review. Design concepts generated by AI may not fully meet Government of Canada accessibility requirements and require additional review. Risk of inconsistent outputs requiring human validation and quality assurance. Change-management and adoption challenges among employees. All AI-generated outputs will remain subject to human review, approval, and departmental governance processes before use.

Strategic alignment

  • Sustainable management of Canadian fisheries

Areas of impact

  • Time

Feasibility

  • Data is available and usable

Lifecycle

  1. Ideation

    Stage status : In progress

    July 14, 2026

  2. Assessment

    Stage status : Upcoming

  3. Approved

    Stage status : Upcoming

  4. Development

    Stage status : Upcoming

  5. Pilot

    Stage status : Upcoming

  6. Production

    Stage status : Upcoming

  7. Archived

    Stage status : Upcoming

Schedule for this initiative

  • Completed
  • In progress
  • Planned
  • Not applicable
  • Today
2026 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Contacts

Requester
Matheson-Fitchett, Ariel
Subject matter expert
Matheson-Fitchett, Ariel
Technical lead
Matheson-Fitchett, Ariel
Approver (DG)
Papadopoulos, Anatole

Data and tools

Sector
Chief Digital Officer
Region
Not region specific
Data classification
Unclassified
Could this initiative be shared with the Treasury Board Secretariat?
Yes
Submitted on
July 14, 2026

Data source

  • SharePoint