Re:Show HN: I left Figma to build a diffusion-based UI desig...
by jjcm on Tuesday July 21, 2026 @02:33PM
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Exactly right. You design with the diffusion model, then hand those designs off to an agent to implement.
It's a lot like having an architect create plans for you before handing it off to a builder. In my (obv biased) experience, you end up getting better/more creative results with this approach. You're using the best model for the job at each specific task, ie a diffusion model as the designer, and a LLM as the engineer.
It's a lot like having an architect create plans for you before handing it off to a builder. In my (obv biased) experience, you end up getting better/more creative results with this approach. You're using the best model for the job at each specific task, ie a diffusion model as the designer, and a LLM as the engineer.