Figma AI – Your Design Co-Pilot

Best for: Wireframing, prototyping, and design system automation
Why Try It?

• Generates auto-layouts from rough sketches

• Suggests color palettes and font pairings

• Summarizes user feedback from comments instantly

"Figma AI cut my wireframing time by 40%—it’s like having a junior designer always on call."
Pricing: Free tier available (Pro starts at $12/month)

Adobe Firefly – Generative AI for Designers

Best for: Image generation, vector art, and mockups
Why Try It?

• Create high-quality stock images from text prompts

• Remove backgrounds & extend images with one click

• Generate custom vector graphics (no Illustrator skills needed)

"Firefly has eliminated my $200/month stock photo budget while delivering custom-quality visuals."

Framer AI – Build Websites in Seconds

Best for: Rapid prototyping and client pitches
Why Try It?

• Generates fully functional sites from a text prompt

• Auto-optimizes for mobile responsiveness

• Integrates with CMS & e-commerce tools

"I delivered a client homepage in 15 minutes. They thought I worked all night."
Pricing: Free starter plan (Pro at $10/month)

ChatGPT-4o – The Ultimate Copywriting Assistant

Best for: UX writing, microcopy, and SEO
Why Try It?

• Writes engaging headlines & CTAs

• Generates alt text for ADA compliance

• Explains complex code snippets in plain English

"I stopped hiring freelance copywriters for small projects. AI handles 80% now."
Pricing: Free (GPT-4o access requires $20/month ChatGPT Plus)

AccessiBe – Automated Accessibility Compliance

Best for: Meeting ADA/WCAG standards effortlessly
Why Try It?

• Scans and fixes color contrast in real time

• Adds keyboard navigation & screen reader support

• Generates compliance reports for clients

"No more manual alt-text marathons. This tool does in minutes what used to take days."
Pricing: Starts at $49/month (free trial available)

How to Get Started

1. Pick one tool that solves your biggest pain point (e.g., Firefly for assets)

2. Dedicate 1 hour/week to mastering its advanced features

3. Automate first, refine later—let AI handle grunt work, then add your magic