Prompts Library — By Role

AI Prompts for Designers

Get expert-level UI/UX feedback, create brand guidelines, generate Midjourney concepts, and document design systems — all with carefully crafted AI prompts.

6 Essential Design Prompts

Act as a senior UX designer. Review this screen design for [APP/WEBSITE NAME]. The screen is a [DESCRIBE: signup flow, dashboard, checkout page]. Users are [TARGET PERSONA]. Evaluate: visual hierarchy, accessibility (WCAG AA compliance), information architecture, CTA placement, cognitive load, and mobile responsiveness. For each issue found, rate severity (high/medium/low) and provide a specific recommendation. Screen description: [DESCRIBE LAYOUT OR PASTE SCREENSHOT DESCRIPTION].

Create a comprehensive brand guidelines document outline for [BRAND NAME], a [DESCRIBE COMPANY]. Include sections for: brand story and mission, logo usage rules (clear space, minimum size, backgrounds), color palette (primary, secondary, accent with hex codes — suggest colors based on [INDUSTRY] and [BRAND PERSONALITY: e.g., trustworthy, playful, premium]), typography system (heading and body font pairings), photography/illustration style, tone of voice, and do’s and don’ts examples.

Write 5 Midjourney prompts to generate [CONCEPT: hero images, product mockups, team photos, abstract backgrounds] for a [INDUSTRY] brand. Style direction: [DESCRIBE AESTHETIC]. For each prompt include: the subject, artistic style reference, lighting description, color palette hint, camera angle/lens, and Midjourney parameters (–ar, –style, –v). Make each prompt produce a distinctly different composition while maintaining brand coherence.

Document this UI component for our design system. Component: [NAME, e.g., Button, Modal, Card, Data Table]. Include: purpose and when to use it, anatomy diagram description (label each part), all variants (primary, secondary, destructive, disabled, loading), states (default, hover, active, focus, error), spacing and sizing tokens, accessibility requirements (ARIA labels, keyboard navigation), and do/don’t usage examples with explanations.

Create a user journey map for [PERSONA NAME], a [DESCRIBE PERSONA], using [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Map 5 stages: Awareness, Consideration, Decision, Onboarding, and Retention. For each stage provide: user goals, actions taken, touchpoints (channels/screens), emotions (positive to negative scale), pain points, and opportunities for design improvement. Format as a structured table I can translate into a visual diagram.

Suggest a complete design token system for a [TYPE: SaaS dashboard / e-commerce site / mobile app]. Define: color tokens (background, surface, text, border, status colors with light and dark mode values), spacing scale (4px base unit), typography scale (6 sizes with line heights), border radius options, shadow elevation levels (3 tiers), and transition/animation values. Output in a format that can be converted to CSS custom properties or design tool styles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI replace designers?

AI augments design work but cannot replace the strategic thinking, empathy, and creative judgment designers bring. AI excels at generating variations, documenting systems, and providing feedback checklists — tasks that free designers to focus on higher-order problem solving and user research.

How do I use AI for design critique when I work solo?

Describe your design in detail (layout, colors, typography, user flow) and ask AI to evaluate it against established UX heuristics. It serves as a knowledgeable second pair of eyes, catching accessibility issues, consistency problems, and cognitive load concerns you might miss when too close to the work.

Are AI-generated images suitable for commercial use?

It depends on the tool and your license. Midjourney’s paid plans allow commercial use of generated images. Always check the specific terms of service for any AI image tool. For critical brand assets like logos, AI-generated images work best as inspiration and ideation rather than final deliverables.