Vibe Coding for Designers: Complete Guide

Designers who can build are getting the roles, the projects, and the leverage. Designers who can't are watching from the sidelines. Vibe coding closes that gap. It's the ability to describe what you want in plain language and have AI generate a working application. No programming languages. No waiting for engineering resources. I've used vibe coding to build my portfolio, launch AI Design Academy, and win a hackathon in San Francisco with a fully functional AI product. Not slides. Not mockups. A real, working demo.

This guide is everything I've learned distilled into a clear, actionable resource.

This is for you if:

• You are overwhelmed and don't know where to start

• You've explored AI tools and don't know how to apply

• You're tired of being dependent on developers to bring your ideas to life

• You're ready to go from designing products to building them

From the author of AI Design Playbook

I'm John Rodrigues. I've mentored 300+ designers on AI and vibe coding. This guide is the foundation I wish I had when I started.

The world is splitting into designers who can build and designers who can't.

Which one will you be?