The Startup Ideas Podcast How to get 10x more out of Lovable, Bolt, Cursor
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Jun 9, 2025 
Meng To, Founder of Aura and educator at Design Code, discusses the nuances of elevating AI-generated designs beyond the generic. He explains how tailored prompts can significantly enhance the uniqueness of designs by focusing on typography, layout, and color. Contemplating on the common pitfalls of bland designs, he emphasizes that thoughtful design fosters user trust and can boost pricing power for startups. Meng shares practical tips on using AI tools effectively, advocating for a distinctive and emotionally resonant design approach.
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AI Design Needs Unique Taste
- Generic AI-generated designs lack uniqueness and taste, which humans can impart through specific prompting.
- Incorporating design vocabulary like typography and layout elevates AI design beyond generic templates.
Design Vocabulary Enhances Prompts
- Learning design vocabulary such as layouts, typography, and framing dramatically improves AI prompting results.
- Using visual framing and styling cues makes marketing designs feel unique and trustworthy.
Better Design Boosts Conversion
- Generic UI designs yield low conversion rates because they do not resonate emotionally with users.
- Thoughtful AI-prompted designs that care about subtle details increase user trust and product value.