Lecture Notes: Figma and Google AI Studio

Introduction to Google AI Studio

• A product from Google designed for developers and users wishing to experiment with AI tools.
• Offers a feature to share screen and interact with AI regarding what's displayed.

Application with Figma

• Demonstrated using Google AI Studio with Figma.
• Utilized the AI to assist with design tasks in Figma.

Key Features and Instructions

Auto Layout in Figma

• Task: Adding auto layout to title and subtitle.
• Process:
  • Select the elements (title and subtitle).
  • Click the plus button next to auto layout in the right panel's layout section.
• Adjusting Spacing:
  • Current spacing between title and subtitle was 46 pixels.
  • To adjust, change the number in the auto layout section input field (looks like a stack of lines) to 8 pixels.

Usability Check and Improvements

• Usability Issue Identified:
  • A gray button lacked contrast against the background.
• Solution:
  • Suggested changing the button color to black or accent green for better contrast.
  • Implemented change with positive results.
• Contrast Check:
  • Verified that the button text in white contrasted well with the black button background.

Future Implications and Potential

• Potential for AI to assist directly with product usability issues, reducing the need for customer service.
• Future developments might allow AI to perform tasks autonomously, as seen with recent updates from Claude and OpenAI.

Conclusion

• Demonstrated the potential of Google AI Studio, especially for designers.
• Encouragement to integrate such AI functionalities in products to assist users effectively.

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