Interactive User Interface Design Tools

If you’re a ui/ux designer using Figma code layers needs to be on your radar. Why? It’s a window into what our design workflows will look like in the age of AI. - Figma Sites is an infinite canvas. - Figma Make allows you to generate designs and add interactions to those designs. - Code layers turns is the bridge. You can turn any layer in Figma Sites, into a Figma Make-powered ui & interaction that is siloed from the rest of the website. Now this is a huge shift in AI design because it’s an infinite canvas. You can pull out pieces of a ui, prompt it multiple times in different ways to explore and iterate, then take the best option and continue. How do you do this? 1. Take anything in your design (text, a frame with sub-layers, or a simple rectangle) and press “Make code from design” 2. Prompt it with whatever changes you want. 3. Refine it with more prompts if necessary. You can always pull out the original designs or duplicate and revert before doing it again in a different way. Properties are super valuable! In your prompt, if you are specific and add numerical value things like “5px of blur” or “300ms ease transition” Figma Make will likely add properties that allow you to control, test, and refine the way the interaction/design renders. You can even connect these to variables which allow you to make sites that are dynamic from section to section. It’s hard to know exactly what our roles will look like in a few years, but I think this is one of the first steps to seeing what design iteration will look like: 1. Design something 2. Prompt it in 3 to 4 ways for interaction or design tweaks 3. Pick the best one 4. Repeat. Have you tried playing with code layers yet? #figmadesign #figmatutorial #uiux #figmaambassador

The Designer's Toolbox: Must-Have Tools for Every Stage of the Process Designing is a journey from concept to creation, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Here's a peek into my toolbox, packed with essentials for every stage of the process. When I'm in the brainstorming phase, Miro is my go-to. Its infinite canvas and collaborative features make idea generation a breeze. Whether sketching out concepts or collaborating with team members, it's the perfect digital whiteboard. Moving on to wireframing, Figma stands out. It's intuitive and powerful, allowing for real-time collaboration. The ability to prototype within the same environment speeds up the workflow, and its vast library of plugins is a designer's dream. For the actual design work, I can't recommend Adobe Creative Cloud enough. Adobe XD for UI/UX, Photoshop for detailed graphics, and Illustrator for vector designs – it's a suite that covers all bases. The seamless integration between these tools ensures that transitioning from one to another is smooth and efficient. Finally, when it's time for the final execution, tools like InVision for prototyping and user testing are indispensable. They help in gathering feedback and ensuring that the design not only looks good but functions perfectly. These tools have been game-changers for me, enhancing creativity and productivity. What are your favorite design tools? #webdesign #graphicdesign #designthinking #uiux #creativity #designprocess #digitaldesign #designinspiration #creativeworkflow #designers

“There’s an AI tool for that.” …has officially usurped “There’s an app for that.” But which ones actually help designers? Here’s a stack of tools that aren’t just hype and actually fit into *real* workflows: 🧠 Strategy + Research • Perplexity: Source-backed answers for rapid exploration • UXPilot: AI-assisted UX research and journey building • Dovetail: Transcription + thematic analysis of user interviews ✍️ UX Writing + Naming • Writer: Brand-aligned microcopy and grammar • Claude: Structured brainstorming, longform outlining, and ideation • ChatGPT: Excellent for prompts, patterns, and voice experimentation 📐 Wireframing + Planning • Figma AI: Layout autofill, summaries, and design suggestions • Diagram: Smart flows, wireframes, and branching logic • Magician: Icon and copy generation inside Figma 📊 Presentation + Documentation • Tome: Auto-generated slide decks from outlines • Gamma: Structured storytelling and interactive pitches • Scribe: Instant visual documentation of how-tos or processes Some save hours. Others save sanity. Either way, the future of design isn’t just AI hype—it’s AI strategy. 👇 Which ones are in your stack? #uxdesign #ai #generativeai ——— 👋 Hi, I’m Dane—I love sharing design tips + strategies. ❤️ Found this helpful? Dropping a like shows support. 🔄 Share to help others (& for easy access later). ➕ Follow for more like this in your feed every day.

Design with AI #1 — Use AI tools to create UI in seconds I tested about 10 tools on the market, and here are some takeaways. Framer AI: - Works best if you build the website primarily in Framer. - It is challenging to edit outside of Framer. - Offers better speed and quality of generation than other tools. - Allows for detailed customization after the initial generation. Musho AI: - Works best if you need to edit primarily in Figma. - The interface is intuitive and delightful. - Includes exciting bonus features like Social Media Post and Experimental Mode. - It was created by the legend Pablo Stanley! Relume AI: - Works best if you need assistance in the early design phase. - Offers a wide variety of components to choose from. - Adheres to the text prompt better than other tools. - Enables the simultaneous generation of sitemaps and wireframes. On my watchlist: - Wireframe Designer - Galileo AI - Uizard In summary: - Text rewrite is the most common feature. - The generation process is fast and smooth overall. - The results can be somewhat random. - Additional work is required to edit after the initial generation. - Most tools don't strictly adhere to the text prompt. - Most tools can generate responsive designs. - Most tools focus on the later phase of the design process. - All the tools use AI as an assistant rather than a replacement. - All the tools implement paywalls for advanced features. Over the past year, I have been investigating AI's capabilities in design. Join me at designwithai.co