The Designer Stack

Design interfaces, brands, and assets with AI at every step

This workflow takes you from a blank canvas to a complete website design system with matching brand assets. You start by wireframing core layouts in Figma AI, then move to Recraft for art-directed hero images and illustrations. Ideomo handles any text-on-image needs — headlines, buttons, logos — with near-perfect typography. Khroma picks a tailored color palette that you feed into every design. Finally, Relume converts your loose wireframes into structured sitemaps and responsive Figma components, ready for handoff to development. The stack works because each tool is specialized: Figma AI for rapid iteration, Recraft for style control, Ideogram for text rendering, Khroma for personalization, and Relume for information architecture. It's built for UI/UX designers, brand creatives, and freelancers who want to ship polished work faster without compromising on quality.

The workflow, step by step

1
Sketch core layouts
Figma AI
Use Figma AI to generate initial wireframes and component drafts directly inside your existing design tool. Its AI features speed up the ideation phase by suggesting layouts and editing elements, saving you from starting from scratch.
Hand-off → A basic wireframe or set of page components in Figma that define the structure.
2
Generate art-directed imagery
Recraft
Recraft gives you precise control over style and composition so every illustration, icon, or hero image matches your brand direction. Unlike generic AI tools, you can set a consistent aesthetic and reuse it across assets.
Hand-off → A library of custom, style-consistent images and graphics exported for placement.
3
Render text-heavy graphics
Ideogram
Ideogram excels at generating images with legible, accurate text — crucial for banners, typographic logos, and call-to-action buttons. Other image generators often garble text, making this step irreplaceable.
Hand-off → Typographic assets (e.g., headers with brand copy) saved as transparent PNGs.
4
Build a custom color palette
Khroma
Khroma learns your color preferences through simple selections and generates harmonious palettes you can tweak. It's faster and more personal than random generators, ensuring every color feels intentional.
Hand-off → A curated color palette (hex codes) ready to apply to your Figma components and assets.
5
Structure the full site design
Relume
Relume takes your wireframes and assets and creates a complete sitemap, wireframe library, and responsive components for Figma. It automates information architecture so you don't manually build every screen.
You end with: A finished website design system in Figma with structured pages and reusable components, ready for development.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the full Design Stack cost?

The stack is a mix of freemium and paid tools. Figma AI, Khroma, and Relume have free tiers; Ideogram and Recraft require paid subscriptions for full features. Expect around $30–$50 per month total if you use all paid tiers.

Can I replace any tool with a free alternative?

Yes, but with trade-offs. For example, you can use Canva's AI image generator instead of Recraft (less style control) or Coolors instead of Khroma (no personalization). The workflow works best with the recommended tools, but you can substitute based on budget.

Where should I start if I'm new to AI design tools?

Begin with Figma AI to get comfortable with AI-assisted wireframing. Then add Khroma to learn color theory through quick preferences. Once you're confident, introduce Recraft and Ideogram for visuals. Relume is best saved for last as it ties everything together.

What common mistakes should I avoid?

Skipping the color palette step often leads to inconsistent final designs. Also, avoid generating too many images before defining your brand style — first establish a visual direction with Recraft, then produce assets.