While all eyes were on Google I/O’s splashy announcements last week, a quiet revolution was unfolding in the background. Google stealthily launched Stitch, a groundbreaking, free, and incredibly easy-to-use AI-powered UI designer. Designed to be the fastest way to craft stunning UIs and product designs, Stitch leverages the power of Google DeepMind models, specifically Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash, to transform simple text prompts into polished designs.
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Design at the Speed of AI
Stitch offers a seamless web-based experience, eliminating the need for complex software installations. Whether you’re designing for web browsers or mobile apps, Stitch empowers you to:
- Generate UIs from Text Prompts: Simply describe your vision in natural language, and Stitch will deploy AI agents to bring it to life. Imagine typing “design a page for a store that sells mid-century Scandinavian furniture called Dne Design,” and instantly seeing a beautiful website layout.
- Mobile and Web Planners: Stitch provides dedicated planners for both mobile and web interfaces, ensuring your designs are optimized for their intended platforms.
- Powered by Gemini: Harnessing the exceptional front-end design capabilities of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash, Stitch delivers high-quality outputs. While the Flash model offers approximately 350 generations per month, the Pro model provides 50 generations, with limits resetting monthly.
- Easy Customization and Export: Adjust components with ease, export your code for further development, and even highlight specific areas for fine-grained editing.
- Replicate Visual Inspiration (Experimental Mode): This is where Stitch truly shines. In its experimental mode (powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro), you can upload sketches, mockups, or any visual inspiration. Stitch can then attempt to replicate or mimic the style of the provided image, allowing for incredible design flexibility and consistency. Imagine uploading an Airbnb website screenshot and having Stitch generate a similar layout for your own project!
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Dive into Stitch: Getting Started
Accessing Stitch is straightforward – all you need is a Google account. You’ll find two modes:
- Standard Mode: Utilizes Gemini 2.5 Flash for faster design generation.
- Experimental Mode: Leverages Gemini 2.5 Pro, highly recommended for superior output quality and performance.
The main dashboard presents both mobile and web planners. The process is as simple as typing your design brief and watching Stitch work its magic. You can easily adjust themes, color schemes, corner radius, and more, providing extensive control over the generated UIs.
For example, creating a minimalistic mobile app like “Daily Stoic” that displays one quote per day, complete with light/dark modes, color palettes, and optional features, becomes a breeze. Stitch can even generate all the interconnected pages for your app, maintaining design coherence across the entire project.
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Beyond Design: Introducing Plandex for Large-Scale Coding
While Stitch revolutionizes UI design, the video also introduced Plandex, an AI development tool built for real-world, large-scale software projects. Unlike many AI coding tools that falter with complexity, Plandex excels at planning, executing, and debugging coding tasks spanning dozens of files and millions of tokens. It seamlessly integrates the best models from OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and even open-source options, prioritizing cost-efficiency. With features like built-in diff review sandboxes, auto-debugging, and fine-grained execution control, Plandex empowers developers to tackle ambitious projects with confidence.
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The Future of Design is Here
Stitch is a game-changer for designers, developers, and anyone looking to quickly prototype and visualize ideas. Its ease of use, powerful AI capabilities, and, most importantly, its free access make it an invaluable tool in the modern design landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, Stitch is poised to accelerate your design workflow and unleash your creativity.
Ready to try Stitch for yourself? All links to get started are available in the description below!