How I Actually Use Claude Code in My Design Workflow

How I Actually Use Claude Code in My Design Workflow

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60.5K views · 2026-03-03 Product DesignUI DesignInteraction & UX
In this video, I walk through how I actually use Claude Code from Anthropic inside my real design workflow.

From thinking through product ideas to refining UX decisions and writing clearer documentation, this is how I use AI day to day as a product designer to move faster and produce better work.

If you’re a UI, UX, or Product Designer exploring how AI fits into your workflow, this will give you a practical starting point.

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🔗 VIDEOS TO WATCH
Claude Code - The Designers Guide: https://youtu.be/JMQ0X_si144
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Complex Design System Setup: https://youtu.be/L-tpK7Eeuow
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VIDEO LINKS & MORE:
Installation: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview#terminal
For installation: /plugin install figma@claude-plugins-official
MCP documentation: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/mcp

0:00 An Introduction
2:58 Installing Claude Code
3:39 Figma MCP Setup Inside Claude
3:54 Installing the Claude Figma Plugin
4:57 Importing Example Design Documentation
6:26 Claude Desktop App and Studying Documentation
7:57 Pushing New Documentation to Figma
8:39 Reviewing Documentation
9:06 AI Generated Design Workflow
10:20 Claude Desktop App Prompt
11:01 Reviewing Output
12:01 Pushing to Figma
12:54 Outro