I Tried the Best AI Product Design Tools to Accelerate and Optimize Product Development

I Tried the Best AI Product Design Tools to Accelerate and Optimize Product Development
Article by Grisel Garcia
Last Updated: April 17, 2025

I tested some of the most popular AI product design tools to see which of them offers the most benefits and helps improve business workflows. Here’s how each tool can streamline your workflow, take care of those repetitive tasks, boost creativity, and help designers create better concepts and prototypes.

Key Findings:

  • AI product design tools like Uizard and Creatie drastically shorten design cycles, enabling quick visualization and iteration of product concepts.
  • The user-friendly interfaces in Fotor and Gamma help non-experts in producing professional designs and applications.
  • AI product design tools like Bolt broaden accessibility for those with limited coding experience, which makes building and customizing apps easy.

Reviewing the Top 5 AI Product Design Tools

Product design can eat up a lot of time and resources, especially when it goes through multiple rounds of revisions. But AI technology is starting to change that.

Below you’ll read about the tools that I tested. Some of them offer data-driven insights and streamline the design process.

AI Product Design Tool Best for AI Wireframing 3D Mode Rendering Figma Export AI Chatbot Prompt Pricing Starting At
Fotor Fast AI-Image and Design Generation$3.33 per month
Creatie UI/UX and Wireframing$10 per month
Uizard Fast and Flexible Design Iteration$12 per month
Gamma Presentations$10 per month
Bolt Web Development$20 per month

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1. Fotor: Best for Design Generation

[Source: Fotor]

Fotor is an easy-to-use AI product design tool that supports both image and video creation. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive layout made it easy for me to get started right away. The AI image generation is straightforward; you can either type in a description or upload an image, and it produces results fairly quickly.

Pros Cons Pricing
  • User-friendly interface with intuitive design
  • AI-powered tools for efficient photo editing and design
  • 3D product mode to preview realistic product ideas
  • Extensive library of templates suitable for social media content
  • Affordable pricing plans, with a free version available
  • Advanced features require a paid subscription
  • Limited AI capabilities in the free version
  • Performance issues when handling large HD images
  • Weak raw camera file conversion
  • Pro Plan: $3.33 per month for 100 credits
  • Pro Plus Plan: $7.49 per month for 300 credits

*You can buy more credits if they run out and pay for a one-year subscription to get a lower rate.

 

[Source: Fotor]

To start a design, I just clicked the “Generate AI Product Design” button and entered the product description I wanted. I then got two generated images, tried the style templates, and downloaded the image.

[Source: Fotor]

I realized I should have made the product more descriptive so I could get better design options, like including color options or extra features. So, I tried generating another one, but my free credits were used up and a pop up told me that the platform runs on a credit-based pricing system.

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I did notice that some of the more advanced AI features are locked behind a paid subscription, which could be a drawback for those on a tight budget. Some user reviews also found the credit-based system frustrating, but this drawback doesn’t take away from the fact that Fotor remains one of the top design platforms available.

For someone looking for a Photoshop alternative, however, Fotor is a faster and easier tool for photo editing and enhancements. The AI product design tool also offers a good range of templates and filters, including the recently popular (but controversial) Studio Ghibli style. The 3D mode is also a nice touch, as it lets you see how your design might look in a more realistic setting.

Overall, if you need a tool for quick product visualizations and don't mind paying for credit-based subscriptions, Fotor is worth checking out.

What Users Say

Fotor's AI capabilities, although promising, have garnered a range of feedback. Numerous users praise the platform for its capacity to produce remarkable outcomes swiftly and effortlessly, especially in areas such as generating AI images and transforming photos into various styles. However, there are apprehensions regarding the AI's limitations.

Additionally, several users have expressed dissatisfaction with the app's pricing structure, subscription options, and customer support services.

Who's It For

Fotor's AI product design tools are ideal for social media marketers and individual creators who need quick and easy product visualizations and marketing materials.

Those who require rapid prototyping and 3D mockups without extensive design expertise or resources will find the tool particularly useful. Its user-friendly interface and affordable pricing make it accessible for those with limited design budgets.

Notable features:

  • Text-to-design generation for product designs concepts
  • 3D Product design mode to preview product ideas
  • Mockup support for presentation and marketing
  • Industry-specific templates for specific niche
  • Drag-and-drop editing for tweaking outputs using AI
  • AI packaging design generates ideas from sketches or prompts
  • AI image enhancer improves image quality and visual appeal

2. Creatie: Best for UI/UX and Wireframing

[Source: Creatie]

Creatie is a popular choice for many UI/UX designers because it assists throughout the design workflow, from wireframing to prototyping. I found its Creatie Wizard to be a standout feature, as it quickly generates layouts and components based on simple text prompts. This really speeds up the initial design phase.

Pros Cons Pricing
  • Turns text prompts into images instantly
  • Enhances and edit visuals fast with built-in AI tools
  • Keeps a consistent visual style from start to finish
  • Moves easily from wireframes to polished mockups
  • Small teams can collaborate in real-time
  • Some AI-generated designs may require manual refinement
  • Advanced features are limited in the free plan
  • Learning curve associated with mastering AI-driven tools
  • Performance may vary with complex design files
  • Starter Plan: Free
  • Pro Team Plan: $10 per month ($8 if you subscribe for 1 year)
  • Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing

When I accessed the Creatie Wizard for the first time, a quick guide automatically launched, so I got a quick tour on how to use it. This feature, however, is not available in other tools.

[Source: Creatie]

The dashboard displays all the AI features along with brief descriptions. I also found an Overview section that provides more information about using the platform and its features. But honestly, it took me some time to figure out how to navigate it, and, in my opinion, it should be more user-friendly.

[Source: Creatie]

Another standout feature of Creatie is its seamless integration with Figma, making file imports and collaboration smooth during wireframing.

To start a design, simply click the “Import” button from the dashboard and import your files, whether it’s Figma or Adobe XD. You can also drag and drop the file or import images from your personal files. But if I was starting from scratch, I had to go to the Creatie Wizard to manually start a design idea.

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Instead of doing that, I used the Text to UI AI tool (this is an AI review article, after all) to create a sample interface. All I had to do is enter the text description of my product and its features:

[Source: Creatie]

After that, the tool generated the necessary interface elements and presented them in text form before creating the UI. This was the result:

[Source: Creatie]

I’m not sure how advanced the UI generator gets with the paid plans, but it’s definitely a great tool for jumpstarting your design process and quickly generating ideas.

Finally, the tool’s prototyping feature will let you create interactive prototypes, which is very useful for testing and showcasing the designs.

Based on my experience, it's clear why this AI product design tool is popular among designers. Its features and ease of use make it a top choice for those looking to streamline their design process.

What Users Say

User feedback on Creatie AI is mostly positive, highlighting its user-friendly design, intuitive interface, and AI features that make wireframing and prototyping easier. Some users even suggest that it could be a better alternative to Figma.

The platform's affordability is also a big advantage, along with its capability to use AI for a range of design tasks. However, some users have pointed out limitations in certain aspects, particularly concerning advanced AI features.

Who's It For

The tool is designed for UI/UX designers, product teams, and anyone involved in the UI/UX design process. It particularly benefits small teams, startups, and freelancers looking for an affordable and intuitive tool to speed up their design workflow, from wireframing to high-fidelity designs.

Notable Features:

  • Creatie Wizard turns text into design concepts and mockups
  • Text to UI uses AI to generate a user interface
  • Automated style guide for creating a brand guide from designs
  • Magicon tool for turning images into 2D or 3D icons
  • AI image enhancer removes backgrounds and sharpens details
  • A design auditor that flags anything that’s off-style or inconsistent

3. Uizard: Best for Fast and Flexible Design Iteration

[Source: Uizard]

Uizard presents itself as the ultimate tool for UI/UX and wireframing, promising to transform product ideas into tangible concepts within minutes. When I signed up for the free plan, it started with a three-minute demo video on how to use the tool. The video is clear, easy to understand and got me excited about exploring its features.

Kristin Marquet, Founder of Marquet Media, has also found value in Uizard, particularly for fast-paced creative work. She’s been keeping an eye on tools that help streamline the product design process — especially for digital templates, course materials, and branding assets. Uizard, she says, fits the bill.

“It’s perfect for quickly turning wireframes or sketches into working UI designs,” Marquet explained. For her, the appeal lies in how quickly ideas can go from rough concept to refined deliverable, without getting bogged down in overly complex tools.

Pros Cons Pricing
  • AI-powered UI/UX design for rapid prototyping
  • Intuitive built-in menus for easy design refinement
  • Instantly turns sketches or screenshots into editable layouts
  • Creates multi-screen mockups using simple text prompts
  • Easily customizes templates, themes, and components
  • Auto-generate design code streamlines development
  • Real-time collaboration with team members
  • AI-generated designs may need manual touch-ups
  • Steeper learning curve for advanced features
  • Performance can lag with complex design files
  • Limited export options for tools like Figma
  • Free plans offer limited feature access
  • Free Plan: Access to basic features with limitations
  • Pro Plan: $12/month
  • Business Plan: $39/month

From the video tour, I found the tool's core strength lies in its ability to quickly visualize and iterate on designs, which is beneficial for streamlining the ideation process.

[Source: Uizard]

After the video tour I got to the design interface, which offers the choice between a blank canvas and a diverse selection of templates. The template library can be a clear starting point for users who need an initial concept that can be customized later on.

I can create designs from scratch for desktop, tablet, and mobile apps. It’s great to find a toolbar to guide me step by step as I learn to use the tools.

[Source: Uizard]

If you don’t want to start a design manually, use the text prompt to generate one but make sure to provide a descriptive and detailed instruction. There's a drag and drop editor with built-in menu options for refining the image, or the user can dive into the advanced settings for more manual control. I found it easy to supplement a design using more templates and elements from the left-side panel of the screen.

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But the real star of Uizard is the Autodesigner wizard. Aside from the text prompt, I also tried a build-in menu options to further describe how my UI would look. However, the limited free credits and the absence of full "Autodesigner" functionality in the free version left me wanting more.

[Source: Uizard]

Checking the reviews online, Uizard's ease of use is undeniable, making it accessible to those outside the traditional design sphere, like product managers and marketers. It also has an AI chatbot feature that can help with modifying designs quickly — you can chat your iterations away and, viola, the changes are applied instantly.

The limited export options, especially the lack of Figma compatibility, are a real drawback. However, I think where Uizard truly excels is in its speed. It lets teams visualize and iterate designs incredibly fast, which is a huge time-saver.

What Users Say

Users frequently commend the tool for its straightforwardness and user-friendly nature, which allows individuals without previous experience to engage in UI design. They especially value the AI's capability to swiftly convert sketches into digital interfaces. But some note that the AI encounters challenges with more intricate design requests and express a wish for enhanced customization options.

Who's It For

Ideal for startups, product managers, and individuals with little to no design background who need to develop MVP designs for user testing and feedback. It's particularly useful for those looking to quickly visualize and evaluate ideas, enhance collaboration, and bridge initial concepts with final designs, without needing advanced design skills.

Notable Features:

  • Autodesigner 2.0 generates editable prototypes from textual descriptions
  • Screenshot scanner can transform screenshots into editable mockups
  • Wireframe scanner converts hand-drawn wireframes into digital designs
  • AI chatbot assistant feature for fast design improvements
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4. Gamma: Best Tool for Presentations

[Source: Gamma]

Gamma AI is more of a tool for creating presentations than developing designs, but after exploring its features, I can see why it gets a lot of positive feedback. It was an easy start for me. After signing up, I was led to the homepage, which gave me three options to create AI content at the very start — from text, an imported file or URL, or from one-line prompts.

Pros Cons Pricing
  • Quick AI-powered presentations, documents, and websites
  • Intuitive design with a wide range of customizable templates
  • No coding skills required
  • Seamless integration with tools like Figma
  • Clone a website by copying/pasting URL
  • Effortless collaboration for designers and content creators
  • Usual AI hiccups when creating images
  • Limited ability of AI to modify themes or color palettes
  • Designs can feel very generic without tweaking
  • Free plan has limitations on project features
  • Free Plan: Basic features with limits
  • Plus Plan: $10 per month
  • Pro Plan: $20 per month

When I chose prompts, I was also given the options between Presentation, Webpage, Document, and Social, and it provided example prompts for each option to help generate better results.

[Source: Gamma]

The process is very straightforward, just choose among the available options for every step and click Generate. And guess what, I was able to generate a custom website in less than five minutes.

Using one of the suggested prompts, I asked Gamma to design a website for a dog cafe. Initially, it provided a comprehensive outline, detailing the concept, features, and customer experience. Finding the outline well-structured, I proceeded to generate the full presentation. Gamma then created a visually organized website overview in a slide presentation-like format.

[Source: Gamma]

I was able to customize and edit the project presentation, like adding links and buttons using the tools at the top and right-side panels. Users can also embed media or add more images, basically improve the website design to meet all your wants and needs. There’s also an option to share the presentation with team members for collaboration. To complete the process, I clicked Publish to see the generated website design.

[Source: Gamma]

The tool’s user-friendliness left the biggest impression on me. I've always dreaded building presentations, but with Gamma it was surprisingly easy. And the best part? I didn't have to waste hours fiddling with formatting. It can let me zero in on the content, which is where the real focus should be for websites.

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The AI product design tools can also transform how quickly web designers and marketers create landing pages.

However, Gamma AI isn’t without its limitations. The AI content, while a good starting point, would need tweaking to avoid a generic feel.

What Users Say

Many user reviews see Gamma redefining productivity-design decks and websites all in one tool.

Users mostly rave about Gamma's ease of use and ability to create polished presentations and websites, even when they have no coding skills. Meanwhile, marketing teams especially appreciate the time saved on design tasks, allowing them to focus more on strategy and content.

Some users, however, pointed out that it's not a perfect replacement for traditional tools like PowerPoint, especially for those who need advanced customization or intricate design.

Who's It For

The tool is highly useful for professionals, educators, and product design teams who need to create visually engaging presentations, documents, and webpages quickly and easily. It's particularly beneficial for those who want to streamline content creation and produce polished, interactive materials without extensive design skills.

Notable Features:

  • Fast AI-Powered content generation for presentations
  • Easy to use editing panel to customize presentation or design
  • Offers real-time collaboration with team members on projects

5. Bolt: Best for Web Development

[Source: Bolt]

When I first heard about Bolt AI, I was seriously intrigued. Designing, coding, and editing full-stack apps with just AI? Was it for real? If so, then it's a great tool for fast web app development. The homepage is straightforward. It asks whether I want to build a web or mobile app, import a file from Figma, or start a project using one of its tools. I chose to test building a mobile app and was amazed at how quickly the tool started generating code.

Pros Cons Pricing
  1. Rapid prototyping from design mockups using prompts
  2. No-code/low-code tools make building and customizing apps easy
  3. Quick deployment options for fast and efficient development
  4. Runs in a Web Container — no need for local setup or configuration
  5. Perfect for solo projects with tight timelines or fast iteration needs
  • Missing features like version control and diff views
  • Tracking changes and reverting to earlier versions can be difficult
  • No chat history saved, which can be an issue for debugging or resuming work after breaks
  • Pro: $20 monthly (10M tokens)
  • Pro 50: $50 monthly (26M tokens)
  • Pro 100: $100 monthly (55M tokens)
  • Pro 200: $200 monthly (120M tokens)
  • Enterprise plan: Contact Bolt or quotes

*Tokens are equivalent to credits

 

[Source: Bolt]

When I tried to preview the code, I was met with a blank screen, which I suspect was due to the free plan's restrictions. On the bright side, the chatbot provided a decent overview of the features embedded within the code, giving me some insight.

There’s an option to export or download the code or deploy it straight to a web or app where developers can make the tweaking and customizations.

[Source: Bolt]

Bolt is very easy to use because it uses natural language processing like conversational chatbots. It asks what product you want to design, generates a prototype, and lets you keep refining it just by describing what you want. Code-generation is nothing unusual with many AI tools, but this one stands out with its depth and provides a solid starting point for developers.

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The no-code/low-code approach is a huge advantage, broadening accessibility for those with limited coding experience. The full-stack capabilities that can create complete applications from a single prompt are particularly impressive. Bolt AI's cool for quick prototypes and playing around with ideas, but it's not going to replace real developers. You'll still need to put in the work to refine and optimize the code. Plus, the UI it spits out can be pretty random without visual guides. So, yeah, it's not a one-click solution for production-ready apps.

What Users Say

Many who use Bolt think no other tool could be better.

The tool helps all sorts of product creators speed things up. Many like it for quickly creating functional applications, even with limited coding expertise. But some users point out that although Bolt.new excels in quick prototyping, it may face difficulties when dealing with more intricate backend integrations.

Who's It For

It is ideal for individual developers and startup teams looking to expedite project development while minimizing coding requirements.

For product managers, Bolt.new enables rapid iteration, which simplifies the process of presenting concepts and obtaining feedback from stakeholders. The tool can accelerate the realization of design ideas, irrespective of the team's size or technical proficiency.

Notable Features:

  • Design-to-code conversion turns mockups into functional web apps
  • Figma integration streamlines the design-to-development workflow
  • Easy deployment to platforms for fast project launches
  • Chat-based AI editing for quick design updates and refinements
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AI Product Design Tools FAQs

1. What can AI do in product design?

Artificial intelligence enhances product design by automating essential processes. It produces initial design ideas based on text prompts, facilitating the early phases of visualization. Additionally, AI automates monotonous tasks like code generation and image editing, allowing designers to focus on strategic development. By examining large datasets, AI can uncover design trends and user preferences, which aids in the development of more focused and effective products.

2. How is AI impacting product design?

AI is transforming product design by allowing for rapid prototyping and concept creation, significantly shortening development timelines. It enhances the iterative design process by providing immediate feedback and optimization, leading to a more agile and adaptable design approach. The incorporation of AI tools is fundamentally changing the workflows and results in the product design industry.

3. How to use AI effectively in product design?

A strategic approach is crucial for the successful integration of AI in product design. Implement AI to facilitate rapid prototyping and the generation of initial concepts to expedite the development process. Use AI to automate routine tasks so designers can concentrate on more strategic initiatives. Harness AI's analytical strengths to extract user insights that can guide design choices. It's important to refine and optimize AI-generated outputs with human expertise. Therefore, emphasize AI as a collaborative resource that enhances human creativity rather than substituting it.

Grisel Garcia
B2B Reporter
Grisel Garcia is an experienced writer and editor who started her career in magazines, and then successfully transitioned to digital media. With a deep understanding of content marketing, management, and strategy, Grisel has worked with brands across diverse industries such as SaaS, travel and lifestyle, and logistics. She presently covers marketing topics at DesignRush.
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