đź‘€ Client: “Hey Designer, design, code, and launch a full landing page—front-end, back-end. GitHub it when you’re done.”
👨‍💻 Full Stack Designer: “I got you!”
Here’s the deal: We’re expected to do more than ever—design and code. But instead of stressing over learning every line of code, AI gives you control over how your designs come to life.
And no, it’s not just “plug in a Figma file and bam—it’s done.” There’s no magic button for that, even with Figma Sites (which, let’s be real, isn’t all that exciting). Sorry, Fig’s. I still ❤️ you.
My Latest Win: From Design Export to Live Site in 2 Hours
My latest win proved how powerful this control can be. I started in Figma with a plugin to export HTML, CSS, and a bunch of files I didn’t fully understand. Then I pulled that chaos into Cursor.ai (you can try Trae, a free version, if you want to go on this journey with me).
I gave the AI specific instructions: match the styles from the client’s existing website, pulling components and branding details like I do for projects on my own site. Two hours later, I had a working dev site with all the correct CRM and email integrations—something I had zero clue about before. 💥
The Big Takeaway: Control is Power
Once the page was live, I realized a few minor design choices didn’t work as expected (hey, no one’s perfect). But here’s the real win: YOU control it. Your vision, your modifications, your plan—and no limits. That’s the mindset you need to adopt.
You’ve got the touch. You’ve got the power.
The Prompt That Got Me There
Here’s the prompt I used in Cursor (or try Trae, a free version if you want to go on this “Full Stack Designer” journey with me):
“Create a working landing page based on the CSS from [WEBSITE] and the following data from Figma. Pull the design components, styles, typography, and layout structure from the Figma file. Ensure the styles match the existing branding on the [WEBSITE], including any button colors, font choices, and spacing. Add necessary HTML, CSS, and JS to make the page fully functional, including integration with [INPUT PLATFORM NAME]. Make it mobile-responsive. Output should be clean, modular code with proper linking.”
If you’re diving into AI-powered design workflows and want to speed up your process, ping me for any tips on AI + Design. I’m happy to share what’s been working for me and help you level up your creative game.
Check out the final version here: https:/beastputty.com