I've been around the block for a while. A few years ago, we had the same debate. Should people design or "design with code"? Back then people argued that using design tools was an extra step that took too long and everything would need to be translated into code anyway.
The thing is, all AI tools use shadcn for styling. Is that all the visual we need for eternity? No more need to try new things? is that the cusp of UI design?
I agree with you, there is no way to review the big picture. Some apps are simple, and it might not be needed but at some point, we have to check if we are complicating or oversimplifying user flows. That is not possible with Lovable unless we export all screens to Figma and draw the flows.
I've built a few apps using lovable and windsurf - I have always had to make compromises in visuals and flows.
Yes, we definitely don’t want a new wave of apps that all look the same because of shadcn.
But I think these are getting smarter every day. I was building an app with Lovable yesterday, and just to test something out, I recreated and modified in Figma what Lovable gave me. Then, I prompted it with my design (as a PNG file).
Lovable managed to match the design almost 1:1. It even matched the font family.
There’s an interim solution and a hope for advancements.
Love the firewatch app! And the fact you have been able to build it so fast with a couple of well put prompts! ✨ I'm learning Mindstudio now to be able to design such systems myself ⚡
I think you will like it. It has great UX too 😍. Everything that happens in your browser can be accessed by these agents. Think of the endless possibilities this enables to explore. Yep, I'm hyped 🤩
I've been around the block for a while. A few years ago, we had the same debate. Should people design or "design with code"? Back then people argued that using design tools was an extra step that took too long and everything would need to be translated into code anyway.
The thing is, all AI tools use shadcn for styling. Is that all the visual we need for eternity? No more need to try new things? is that the cusp of UI design?
I agree with you, there is no way to review the big picture. Some apps are simple, and it might not be needed but at some point, we have to check if we are complicating or oversimplifying user flows. That is not possible with Lovable unless we export all screens to Figma and draw the flows.
I've built a few apps using lovable and windsurf - I have always had to make compromises in visuals and flows.
I love this comment, thanks for sharing, Luis!
Yes, we definitely don’t want a new wave of apps that all look the same because of shadcn.
But I think these are getting smarter every day. I was building an app with Lovable yesterday, and just to test something out, I recreated and modified in Figma what Lovable gave me. Then, I prompted it with my design (as a PNG file).
Lovable managed to match the design almost 1:1. It even matched the font family.
There’s an interim solution and a hope for advancements.
Love the firewatch app! And the fact you have been able to build it so fast with a couple of well put prompts! ✨ I'm learning Mindstudio now to be able to design such systems myself ⚡
Never heard of Mindstudio before. Seems like a powerful machine! Got to give it a try!
I think you will like it. It has great UX too 😍. Everything that happens in your browser can be accessed by these agents. Think of the endless possibilities this enables to explore. Yep, I'm hyped 🤩