Using AI Prompts to Reduce Design Friction

A Starter Pack to Reduce Design Friction

Design work often slows down not because of a lack of skill, but because of uncertainty. Blank screens. Vague briefs. Too many options. Too many decisions. This free starter pack is a curated set of 12 practical AI prompts I use in my own workflow as a product designer to reduce design friction and move forward with clarity. These prompts are not about generating UI or replacing design judgment. They’re designed to help you think more clearly, explore options faster, and make confident decisions, especially during moments when things feel stuck or fuzzy.

What’s inside

• 12 carefully selected AI prompts, grouped into 4 common design moments:
• When you’re stuck
• When you’re exploring ideas
• When you’re deciding between options
• When you’re refining and polishing
• A short intro and usage guide explaining how to use prompts as thinking tools
• Prompts tailored for mobile app and product design work

Who this is for

• Product designers (junior to senior)
• Designers curious about using AI without losing craft
• Anyone who wants to reduce overthinking and decision fatigue in their design process

How to use this pack

• Copy a prompt
• Add your product and user context
• Use the output to guide your thinking, not replace it

The goal isn’t perfect answers. The goal is momentum.

Format

• PDF
• Free to download

If this pack helps you, feel free to share it with another designer who might find it useful.