Wireframes, design drafts, and Figma files can be seen as exchanges of information during the handoff of design assets to the development team. However, bottlenecks often arise with static design files, leading to misunderstandings and differing interpretations of shared goals.
Victoria Wu, co-founder of Trickle and a UI/UX designer, has leveraged Trickle to create beautiful and compelling design templates, such as Illustrator Portfolio, Nexus, and Design Lab. She’s here to share her perspective on how Trickle enhances development from a designer’s point of view.
Using image prompts to build in Trickle
Victoria shared that, as a designer, she finds image prompts more intuitive than text prompts when using Trickle. She frequently creates design drafts and draws inspiration from outstanding designs online. Now, when she wants a quick preview of her ideas, she simply uploads an image as a prompt, and Trickle’s AI delivers highly accurate results.
Unlike traditional static design files, the interactive prototypes and demos generated by Trickle allow her to better visualize her designs in action and bridge communication gaps with the development team.
Tailor designs to your needs with custom assets
Victoria explained that simply replicating a design isn’t enough, as every designer has their own unique vision. Fine-tuning and uploading custom assets are essential for making designs truly stand out. For example, when building a portfolio, designers can start by using their own project images to create the website framework. Then, by uploading images, visuals, and icons into the “Knowledge” section under “Assets,” and naming them appropriately, the AI can accurately process and place them in the correct spots.
This process becomes even more powerful with the “Select” feature, which allows users to target specific divs or elements for precise placement and adjustments. This dramatically improves the accuracy of each command and operation, reducing miscommunication and minimizing token waste caused by vague text prompts.
Redefining Interactive Design
When discussing traditional design tools like Figma and Sketch, Victoria pointed out that creating fully interactive prototypes with these tools often requires a significant amount of time. In contrast, Trickle can transform design drafts into interactive and responsive pages in just seconds, which she found truly remarkable.
She also noted that during the early stages of design, designers often create multiple versions to compare and evaluate which works best. Trickle makes this process effortless by quickly generating different styles for instant visual feedback.
Even after a product is launched, designers frequently need to create variations for A/B testing. With Trickle’s ability to target specific elements, designers can rapidly produce different styled variants for testing and evaluation, streamlining the entire process.
Streamlining Design Iteration
From a design perspective, Victoria highlighted how Trickle has significantly streamlined her workflow by saving time during the prototyping phase, allowing for rapid iteration and experimentation. She often uses Trickle to conduct design experiments, such as switching between different styles, fonts, and color schemes within the same project with just one click. This helps her quickly compare variations and identify the optimal solution.
Speaking from a designer’s point of view, she praised Trickle for its high usability throughout the creative process and final output. Even users without a technical background or coding knowledge can easily bring their ideas to life with Trickle. For those unsure where to start, the platform’s community offers a wealth of inspiration, allowing users to explore, replicate, and customize projects to create their own unique designs.
Trickle is revolutionizing the way designers work, making prototyping and experimentation faster and more accessible than ever. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, Trickle empowers you to bring your ideas to life effortlessly. Explore the community today and see what’s possible.
