7 AI Prompts UX Designers Swear By

Hey there,

You're probably wondering: "Am I falling behind because I'm not using AI yet?"

I get it—AI feels like it's moving at light speed. As a UX designer, you've got to juggle staying relevant, creating impact, and, let's be honest, managing self-doubt about whether you're doing enough.

But here's the truth: AI isn't here to replace you—it's here to make you unstoppable.

Today, I'm sharing 7 daily AI prompts every UX designer should use.

These prompts will simplify your workflow, level up your design process, and, most importantly, remind you just how valuable you are as a designer in this new era.

Let’s dive in

Why these prompts matter:

• They save time on repetitive tasks.

• They help you stay creative when inspiration runs dry.

• They boost confidence by giving you faster, smarter ways to solve problems.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed by AI or need help figuring out where to start, these prompts are your foundation.

7 AI Prompts Every UX Designer Should Use

1. Idea Generator Prompt

Generate 5 innovative concepts to address [problem statement].
For each concept:
- Identify potential user pain points related to the problem.
- Propose detailed solutions to address these pain points.
- Include a brief explanation of how the concept aligns with user needs and goals.

Why it's useful: This helps you brainstorm faster and ensures you're tackling real user problems.

2. Competitive Analysis Prompt

Analyze the current UX design trends in [industry/product]. 

For each trend:

Describe what makes it effective or successful for users.

- Identify common user complaints or challenges associated with it.
- Provide insights into potential improvements or opportunities for innovation.
- Provide insights into potential improvements or opportunities for innovation..

Why it's useful: Quickly understand the market and spot innovative opportunities.

3. Wireframe Suggestions Prompt

Design wireframe concepts for a [specific feature] that supports users in achieving [user goal]. 
Provide:
- A description of the primary user interaction flow.
- Key elements and components should be present in the wireframe, with a rationale for their inclusion.
- Suggestions for the layout and visual hierarchy to maximize usability and accessibility.
- Annotations explaining how each proposed element contributes to achieving the user goal and enhancing the overall user experience.

Why it's useful: AI can give you a starting point so you're never stuck staring at a blank canvas.

4. Persona Refinement Prompt

Please review and refine the following user persona: [insert your draft persona]. 
In your response, identify:
- Any missing demographic or behavioral details that would make the persona more complete.
- Additional motivations, goals, or pain points to consider.
- Environmental or contextual factors that could influence the user's experience.
- Potential insights that would help inform more targeted product decisions.

Why it's useful: AI can spot gaps you might overlook and make your personas more actionable.

5. Usability Testing Questions Prompt

Generate 10 open-ended usability testing questions to evaluate how users interact with and perceive [specific scenario/feature].
Each question should:
- Encourage detailed, candid feedback about the user experience
- Help uncover how well users understand and navigate the interface.
- Identify pain points, confusion, or barriers to task completion.
- Assess clarity, usefulness, and overall satisfaction.
Consider navigation clarity, content comprehension, task efficiency, and alignment with user expectations.

Why it's useful: Save time crafting insightful questions and focus on gathering better user feedback.

6. Visual Feedback Prompt

Please review the following design: [insert description or link]. In your critique, address the following points:

- Overall User Experience: Identify any usability challenges and discuss the design's effectiveness in supporting user goals.
- Accessibility Considerations: Highlight issues related to accessibility (e.g., color contrast, font size, keyboard navigation) and recommend improvements that align with WCAG guidelines.
- User-Centered Design Principles: Suggest adjustments to the layout, content hierarchy, and interactive elements that would make the interface more intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable for the target audience.
- Practical Recommendations: Propose concrete, actionable changes and explain how each improvement would enhance inclusivity, usability, and user satisfaction.

Conclude by summarizing the most critical enhancements, prioritizing them based on potential impact on the user experience.

Why it's useful: Use AI as your second pair of eyes to refine your designs.

7. Time Management Prompt

Create a detailed weekly schedule for a UX designer who needs to balance [list specific UX tasks, e.g., user research, wireframing, prototyping, stakeholder meetings] with learning AI skills. 

In your response, please:
- Time Allocation: Assign specific time blocks during the workweek for each type of task and for AI learning sessions, ensuring a realistic and balanced distribution.
- Prioritization: Explain the rationale behind the chosen time allocations, focusing on productivity peaks, energy management, and the complexity of tasks.
- Flexibility & Adaptation: Suggest ways to adjust the schedule as project demands change or as the designer's learning goals evolve.
- Tools & Techniques: Recommend productivity tools, time-tracking methods, or calendar management strategies to help maintain consistency and accountability.
- Balance & Well-Being: Include short breaks, downtime, and moments for reflection or creative recharge to support the designer's well-being and sustained performance.

By the end, your schedule should illustrate a clear, actionable plan that supports professional responsibilities, continuous skill development in AI, and a sustainable work-life balance.

Why it's useful: Feel more in control of your time and actually fit learning AI into your routine.

Weekly resources

• How AI is Shaping UX Design in 2024: A practical overview of AI's impact on the industry.

• Top 10 ChatGPT Prompts for Designers: A deep dive into prompts you can use immediately.

• Beginner's Guide to AI in UX: Step-by-step strategies to integrate AI into your workflow.

• Must-Have AI Tools for UX: Discover the tools your team needs to thrive in AI-driven projects.

• UX Design + AI Trends: Stay ahead with insights into where the industry is going.

3 Things to 10x Your UX Design with AI (Even if You Feel Behind)

1. Curiosity is your superpower
Ask ChatGPT, "What are the 5 newest AI tools for UX designers in 2024?" You'll stay ahead of trends without wasting hours.
2. Focus on one area to improve.
Instead of learning everything, pick one skill—like usability testing—and use AI to master it.
3. Test and iterate.
Treat AI like a collaborator. Try prompts, tweak them, and see what works best for your style.

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Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help you:

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4. ​Portfolio Review: ​Fine-tune your UX/UI design portfolio to stand out and make a lasting impression on recruiters.

And that’s all for now, enjoy the rest of your week.
John Iseghohi