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Crazy... Claude just entered the chat, narrowing the gap between "talking about an idea" and clicking through a live demo - all inside the same window you already use. Anthropic first dropped "Claude Artifacts" as a feature about a year ago, but this week they added the "build a web app by prompt" superpower to it. Now it lets you co-create a working prototype while you chat. And with a single share link, you can let teammates have their own copy to tweak independently - without changing yours. It's like brainstorming in Google Docs and leaving with a clickable demo - without touching API keys or worrying about surprise usage bills. Why this matters to the everyday user: ☄️ No setup gymnastics - Open Claude, drop your prompt, and an interactive artifact appears. ☄️ Tight feedback loop - "Move this button, change that color, fix this bug" in plain English and watch the code update in real time. ☄️ Easy hand-off - Hit Publish and Claude generates a unique link. Anyone who clicks is billed against *their usage, not yours. Most of us copy-paste snippets from a chat into slides, code editors, or docs. Artifacts keeps the conversation and the output in one place. Code, UI and Claude's intelligence stay connected, so the prototype evolves naturally, like the conversation that birthed it. If you're wondering how this differs from platforms like Lovable, it may help to think about Lovable as "ready to launch," and Artifacts as "instant interactive mock-up." Both lower the bar significantly, but Artifacts removes even the light dev setup that can still feel intimidating to non-technical users. Want a few practical starting points to experiment in Artifacts? Try these: ⚡ Personal tutor - Build a language coach that adapts to your mistakes in real time. ⚡ Budget & Expense tracker - Drop last month's bank CSV and watch Claude whip up a live dashboard that categorizes spending and flags trends. ⚡Team stand up board - Ask for a quick "who's doing what" app that auto rotates tasks and stores blockers so Monday check-ins stay tight. ⚡Job hunt organizer - Paste job links, notes, and follow up dates. Add a color-coded pipeline that pings you before deadlines. ⚡Family meal x Grocery planner - Give it dietary prefs and a weekly budget. Get recipes, a shopping list, and leftovers reminders in one click. ⚡Travel itinerary builder - Feed the chat flight times and must-see spots, then export a shareable day-by-day schedule, including maps- for the whole group. Artifacts helpfully shifts AI from 'assistant that writes,' to something closer to co-founder that ships. If prototyping keeps going down this easy button path, your imagination is the only constraint. 👀All you have to do is ask now, so which micro-app are you building today?

As a product leader, I’ve spent years refining product development cycles — from ideation to launch. But AI is forcing all of us to rethink the how. Recently, I’ve been diving into how AI can enhance prototyping, and tools like blot.new or V0.dev have genuinely impressed me. What have I learned? 🔹 Instead of static designs in Figma → we’re using blot.new to turn those into working UIs It accepts plain-text prompts and instantly scaffolds React components styled with Tailwind CSS. The UI output is clean, componentized, and ready to plug into a real product. 🔹 Product managers can write functional prompts directly No need to wait for handoffs. A PM can now write something like: “A form with email/password input and a login button, responsive for mobile” …and blot.new returns the actual code and live UI preview within seconds. 🔹 A/B tests without code deployments We can test variations of user flows or UI layouts directly in blot.new, collect early feedback, and refine before it ever hits the dev backlog. What this changes: ✅ PMs and designers are now more hands-on with execution ✅ Engineers spend less time on throwaway prototypes ✅ Idea-to-feedback loops are dramatically shorter This shift has been energizing. And we’re just scratching the surface. Curious if others are doing the same. How are you integrating AI into your product workflow? #ProductLeadership #AIinProduct #PromptDrivenDevelopment #PrototypingWithAI #blotnew #TailwindCSS #React #RapidIteration #LeanProduct

I tried 10+ AI prototyping apps. Only one stood out. Here's why: Don't sleep on this tool. I tried the usual suspects (Lovable, Stitch, Make, Bolt, v0, etc.) But when I found Magic Patterns, I stopped looking. It had everything I needed for collaborative, AI-powered prototyping, especially in the early stages of the design process. Everyone’s debating which AI prototyping tool generates the best UI designs or code. Or they're showing off a random vibe coded app. But I think the real opportunity for product teams is being overlooked. Early-stage collaborative AI prototyping is where the magic happens. Fast exploration, shared context, real momentum. 3 Reasons why Magic Patterns excels at this: 1. Live AI prototyping with others = game changer Magic Patterns lets you invite people to a shared canvas. Review and interact with multiple prototypes in one view. Fork, remix, and build on ideas instantly. It’s multiplayer AI prototyping done right, perfect for my AI design sprint workshops. And perfect for product teams to rally around a problem and explore ideas. 2. Front-end focus, no backend noise You can explore flows and concepts fast, without getting distracted by databases or logic. Many of the hyped AI tools are focused on vibe coding complete apps. But for early-stage work you just need to quickly explore multiple ideas, iterate, get alignment, and test for feedback. For this purpose, Magic Patterns is exactly what I needed. 3. Thoughtful features that speed up your flow Magic Patterns is perfect for first-time AI prototypers. The beginner friendly interface and useful features like "Presets," "Inspiration," and "Polish", make it easy for anyone to experiment with purposeful ideas. Bonus Reason: Don't mistake Magic Patterns for a basic AI UI tool. There are advanced features and smart workflows I’ll show you that make this the most valuable tool I’ve added to my design process in years. I’m hosting a FREE live walkthrough next week where I’ll demo exactly how I use Magic Patterns inside my AI Design Sprint workshops, including best practices and the frameworks I’ve used in real sessions. This is a glimpse into how design, product, and engineering will work together in the AI era. Once you see it in action, you’ll want to run your next workshop this way. Come hang out. It’s going to be fun, useful, and maybe even a little magical. 🪄 Spots are limited. Drop “magic” in the comments or DM me to reserve your spot.

Discovering the Intersection of Design and Reality: Prototyping with Vision Pro and Figma. The realms of digital design and physical reality are often seen as parallel universes, seldom intersecting. However, emerging applications are blurring these boundaries, creating a sandbox where designers can play and innovate. One such marvel is a nifty application by @alexwidua known as Vision Pro. Harnessing the powers of Vision Pro with the intricate design capabilities of Figma, this app enables you to pluck frames straight out of Figma and position them in a 3D space. Imagine the possibilities - as you tweak and tune your designs in Figma, they morph and evolve in the 3D spatial scene in real-time. The seamlessness of this integration is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The magic lies in the live linkage between Figma and the 3D spatial realm. Every stroke, and every color adjustment in Figma, reflects instantaneously in the 3D scene. This live update feature turns the prototyping experience into an almost surreal endeavor. It's not just about viewing static designs; it's about witnessing your creations breathe and thrive in a 3D space. What sets this apart is the ease and the immediacy of the feedback loop. The instant gratification of seeing your designs take shape in a 3D environment accelerates the design process, nurturing a fertile ground for rapid iteration and innovation. As the digital and physical worlds inch closer, tools like Vision Pro are paving the way for a new era of design, where imagination is the only boundary. It's a glimpse into the future where design transcends screen boundaries, stepping into the spatial dimension. The fusion of Vision Pro and Figma is a testament to the boundless potential at the crossroads of design and technology. It's not merely a step forward; it's a giant leap toward uncharted territories, beckoning designers to explore, experiment, and excel. #DesignInnovation #3DPrototyping #VisionPro #SpatialDesign #EmergingTech #augmentedrealiy