FIGMA'S UI3: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ADAPTATION

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

The shift to Figma's UI3 update was disorienting for many users due to disruptions in their established mental models and cognitive biases, such as the Familiarity principle and anchoring bias. Adapting to such changes takes time as users gradually adjust to the new interface, with initial frustration decreasing as familiarity and efficiency return over a few weeks.