<p>Xinran is a top AI instructor who has taught 100s of product teams how to design and prototype with AI. He shared 5 practical techniques to avoid generating AI slop — from side-by-side exploration to reverse prompting to component libraries — that you can start trying today. If you want to level up on AI prototyping, this is a must watch.</p><p><br></p><p>Xinran and I talked about:</p><p>(00:00) The 5 gaps in vibe coding that lead to generic designs</p><p>(04:28) [Step 1] Custom GPT generates perfect specs before prompting</p><p>(12:04) [Step 2] Magic Patterns canvas for side-by-side iteration tracking</p><p>(15:56) [Step 3] Inspiration command generates 4 unique designs instantly</p><p>(20:45) [Step 4] Mix-match components across prototypes with Subframe</p><p>(24:10) [Step 5] Toggle between AI mode and manual design editing</p><p>(28:34) Reverse prompting: Make AI extract your design system</p><p>(32:19) Pair component libraries with instructions to avoid AI slop</p><p><br></p><p>Get the takeaways: https://creatoreconomy.so/p/a-proven-5-step-system-to-prototype-apps-with-ai-xinran-ma</p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Xinran:</p><p>Newsletter: https://designwithai.substack.com</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaxinran/</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Subscribe to this channel – more interviews coming soon!</p>