Design

Building functional design tools with AI-native workflows

AI tools such as Gemini, Claude, and Cursor are used together to help a product designer move beyond static mockups and build a working plugin that supports the design workflow.

Why the human is still essential here

The human defines the problem worth solving, shapes the product experience, and validates whether the tool actually improves the workflow. AI helps execute faster, but the solution direction and quality bar come from the designer.

How people use this

Plugin code scaffolding

AI coding assistants generate the initial Figma plugin structure, UI panels, and boilerplate logic so designers can move from idea to working prototype faster.

Cursor / GitHub Copilot

Prompt and feature logic design

AI helps draft and refine prompt templates, content-generation rules, and interaction logic for the plugin’s core workflow before manual testing and tuning.

Claude / Gemini

Debugging API integrations

AI assists with troubleshooting plugin behavior, API calls, and edge cases so the designer can ship a more reliable tool without a full engineering handoff.

Cursor / Claude

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I shipped with AI for the first time.

I shipped with AI for the first time.

It’s usually part of my workflow for brainstorming or iterating flows but this time I built a functional tool.

As a Product Designer, I’ve always felt the friction of leaving Figma to brainstorm content copy. It felt like I was leaving my flow state.

So I decided to bridge that gap.

Meet In-flow—a Figma plugin that lets you use Gemini AI directly on your canvas.

Why it matters:

- Stay in the zone: No more jumping between tabs to find the right copy.

- Iterate faster: Generate and test UI copy in seconds, right where you design.

- Seamless Process: It keeps your focus on the experience you're building.

This project expanded how I see my role. By using an AI-native workflow (Gemini + Claude + Cursor), I was able to do more than a static mockup and build a functional tool.

Great design isn't just about how it looks; it's about the solution it aims to provide.

You can check out the full walkthrough video. I’d love to hear your thoughts! 👇

Vanessa IyenomaProduct Designer (UI/UX)

Mar 25, 2026