I want to share a selection of handy AI tools that simplify and speed up your work, especially if you’re a UX designer. Most of them are entirely free or have affordable starter plans.
1. Magic Animator by LottieLab — animations without After Effects
This tool turns any design from Figma into a live animation. Just upload a layout, and you will get a ready animated scene. Works with icons, SVGs, clocks, maps, etc.
- Unique feature — you can set a prompt, and the neural network will suggest aan nimation.
- The result can be edited by command and exported to Lottie format.
- It’s working on a waiting list and recommend subscribing in advance.
Magic Animator – Animate in seconds
2. Tana — AI assistant for productivity
Tana is like Notion, only more brilliant. You can dictate tasks with your voice, and the system will turn them into a calendar, a to-do list or even a plan for a client meeting.
- Automatic structuring by role, project and format.
- There is a free version.
- It is helpful if you are running many tasks in parallel.
3. Firebase Studio from Google — design turns into a real application
A new AI platform from Google that turns sketches and mockups into working Android/ios/web apps.
- Generate backend, connect APIs, and fix bugs — without a line of code.
- You can upload an image, text description or wireframe — the system will understand everything.
4. Modifi — AI graphics and animations right in the browser
I recently bought the Figma service for teamwork and graphic design. Creates posters, banners and animations based on text description.
- Collaboration support, like Figma.
- You don’t have to be a designer — you just describe what you want.
- There is already a plugin for Figma, and it is being developed actively.
Modyfi – Design without limits
5. Goose — AI to automate routines
If you want to automate lead handling and email responses or work with Jira, Slack and Google Meet, Goose is there to help.
- Supports hundreds of integrations.
- Visual script editing + AI tips on what else you can automate.
GooseAI – Stop overpaying for your AI infrastructure.
6. Cursor — AI-assisted development tool
A potent tool with a code editor and built-in AI assist. For example, you can use it to create a Figma plugin.
- Inside the editor is a chatbot that ‘writes’ and improves the code in real-time.
- You can build Android, iOS, macOS, web and even After Effects apps.
These tools can be incorporated into your workflows today to be more productive and less procrastinating.
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