AI03: Build a Website with Midjourney, Figma & ChatGPT

CJ Gammon
20 Feb 202310:41

TLDRIn this tutorial, the process of building a website with a focus on a carousel system is detailed. Starting with a design phase in Figma, the video covers importing images from Midjourney, tracing UI elements, and creating gradients and drop shadows. It then moves on to refining hero images in Photoshop, using the Stability plugin to enhance resolution. The core of the video involves setting up a prototype in Figma with interactive transitions between header images. Following the design phase, the focus shifts to coding with HTML and CSS, where AI tools like Chat GPT are used to streamline the creation of boilerplate code and a carousel feature using the GreenSock animation platform. The video concludes with the integration of the carousel into the HTML document, dynamic class changes based on the current carousel item, and the application of gradients and styles copied from Figma to CSS, resulting in a cohesive and interactive user interface.

Takeaways

  • 🎨 Use Figma to design a mobile UI carousel system with transitions between values.
  • 📱 Import images from Midjourney into Figma and select an iPhone preset for the frame.
  • 🔍 Utilize the ellipse tool in Figma to create perfect circles for the carousel elements.
  • 🌈 Duplicate circles and use the Color Picker tool to apply gradients from the circles.
  • 📜 Apply a drop shadow to the selected elements to enhance the visual appeal.
  • 🖋 Match text colors, positions, and font sizes within the UI to the original design.
  • 📐 Trace pill shapes, borders, and lines to replicate the UI elements accurately.
  • 🖼️ Enhance hero images using Photoshop and the Stability plugin for higher resolution.
  • 🎭 Create a mask for the hero images in Photoshop to blend them seamlessly with the content.
  • 🔄 Duplicate frames and set up interactions in Figma for a swipeable carousel prototype.
  • 🌀 Use the GreenSock animation platform (GSAP) for building an interactive carousel in HTML and CSS.
  • 📄 Generate HTML boilerplate and additional code using AI tools like Chat GPT for efficiency.
  • 👌 Adjust CSS to style individual carousel items and ensure they are interactive.
  • 🔄 Add a class to the body tag based on the current carousel item for dynamic style updates.
  • 🔲 Copy CSS gradients from Figma for the background and apply them to the respective page classes.
  • 🔵 Add circle items using flexbox and paste CSS gradients from Figma for even spacing.

Q & A

  • What is the first step in building the carousel system?

    -The first step is to design the carousel in Figma, focusing on the transitions between values.

  • How is the image from Midjourney incorporated into the Figma design?

    -The image generated in Midjourney is brought into Figma, and a frame is created using an iPhone preset for the mobile UI.

  • What tool is used in Figma to create perfect circles?

    -The ellipse tool is used, and by holding the option and shift keys, perfect circles can be drawn from the center.

  • How are the gradients selected in the Figma design?

    -The Color Picker tool is used to select the gradients from each of the circles in the design.

  • What is done to prepare the hero images for the carousel?

    -The hero images are opened in Photoshop, enlarged to 1024 pixels, and then processed using the Stability Photoshop plugin with a prompt describing the image.

  • How is the higher resolution image created in Photoshop?

    -After enlarging the image and using the Stability plugin, a new document is created with the processed image, which is then inserted into the document to obtain the higher resolution image.

  • What is used to create a seamless mask for the hero images?

    -The pen tool is used to draw a path around the desired area, which is then converted into a vector mask. The magic wand tool and brush tool are used to refine the mask and paint it in black.

  • How is the carousel interaction set up in Figma's prototype mode?

    -An interaction is added to the first header image to navigate to another frame upon drag, using smart animate. The same is done in reverse for the other header frame.

  • How can Chat GPT be used to generate code for the website?

    -Chat GPT can be asked to create specific code snippets, such as HTML boilerplate or a carousel using the GreenSock animation platform, which can then be copied and pasted into the appropriate files.

  • What is the purpose of adding a class to the body tag based on the carousel item in view?

    -Adding a class to the body tag allows for the update of all the styles within the page based on the specific class, providing a dynamic and interactive user experience.

  • How are the CSS gradients for the backgrounds obtained from Figma?

    -The CSS gradients are copied from Figma and pasted into the classes for each of the separate pages, enabling the background to change during transitions between the carousel items.

  • What is the final step in integrating the design from Figma into the HTML and CSS?

    -The final step involves creating all the necessary markup, adjusting the CSS layout, and copying and pasting variables from Figma into the CSS to complete the integration.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Designing a Carousel in Figma and HTML/CSS

This paragraph describes the process of designing and building a carousel system. Initially, the design is created in Figma, starting with importing an image generated from a mid-journey design process. The speaker outlines steps such as selecting iPhone presets for a mobile UI, using the ellipse tool to create perfect circles for the carousel, applying gradients, and adding drop shadows. Text elements are then styled to match the design's color scheme and font sizes. The paragraph also covers the process of enhancing hero images using Photoshop, including resizing and using a plugin for image stabilization. The final step is setting up the carousel's interactive prototype in Figma, including adding drag interactions for navigation between frames.

05:02

💻 Building the Carousel with HTML, CSS, and AI Tools

The second paragraph details the transition from the Figma design to actual HTML and CSS code. It starts with the creation of an HTML boilerplate using AI tools like Chat GPT for quick code generation. The speaker then requests the creation of a carousel using the GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) and integrates it into the HTML document. Additional CSS is written to style the carousel items, and the GSAP platform is imported. The paragraph also addresses making the carousel interactive, allowing users to swipe between items, and discusses the use of pointer events for compatibility across devices. The speaker further explains how to dynamically change the body tag's class based on the current carousel item to update page styles accordingly. The process concludes with copying CSS gradients from Figma for background styling and adjusting the layout and variables in the CSS.

10:23

🔗 Finalizing the Project and Sharing the Source

The final paragraph briefly mentions that after completing the previous steps, the end result should resemble a functional and styled carousel. The speaker acknowledges that they have skipped over some details but assures that the process has been outlined. They also mention that the source code for the project is available on GitHub, and interested individuals can find the link in the description for further exploration or contribution.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Midjourney

Midjourney refers to a stage in the creative process where initial ideas are being fleshed out and developed into more detailed designs. In the context of the video, it is used to describe the point at which the UI/UX design is being created, using AI-generated images as a starting point.

💡Figma

Figma is a cloud-based interface design and collaboration tool that allows designers to create, prototype, and collaborate on designs for websites and applications. The video script discusses using Figma to bring the AI-generated image into a design frame and to create a mobile UI with elements like ellipses and text.

💡Carousel System

A carousel system in web design is a feature that allows users to scroll through a collection of images, text, or other content in a slideshow format. The video script describes building a carousel in HTML and CSS, which involves transitioning between different images or content pieces.

💡HTML

HTML, or Hypertext Markup Language, is the standard markup language used to create the structure of web pages. In the video, HTML is used to build the structure of the carousel system, which will house the AI-generated images and other UI elements.

💡CSS

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, is a stylesheet language used to describe the presentation of a document written in HTML. The video script mentions using CSS to style the carousel, including gradients and drop shadows, to achieve the desired visual effects.

💡Prototype Mode

Prototype mode in Figma is a feature that allows designers to create interactive prototypes of their designs. The script describes using prototype mode to add interactions to the carousel system, such as navigating to another frame on drag.

💡GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP)

GSAP is a JavaScript library for creating high-performance, high-quality animations for the web. The video script discusses using GSAP to create a carousel animation that allows users to swipe between different items.

💡Chat GPT

Chat GPT is an AI language model that can generate human-like text based on prompts. In the video, Chat GPT is used to quickly generate code snippets, such as HTML boilerplate and JavaScript for the carousel's interactive functionality.

💡SVG

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, which is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics that supports interactivity and animation. The video script mentions exporting a vector shape from Figma as SVG to be used in the HTML document.

💡Pointer Events

Pointer events are a web API that provides a more fine-grained control over pointer input, allowing for better handling of mouse, touch, and pen interactions. The video script discusses using pointer events to enable swipe interactions on both desktop and mobile devices.

💡Stability Photoshop Plugin

The Stability Photoshop Plugin is a tool used to enhance the resolution of images without losing quality, which is useful for creating high-resolution versions of AI-generated images. The script describes using this plugin to upscale the hero images for the carousel.

💡Flexbox

Flexbox, short for Flexible Box Layout, is a CSS layout model that allows for efficient distribution of space among items in a container, even when their size is unknown or dynamic. The video script mentions using Flexbox to space the circle items evenly in the carousel.

Highlights

Building a Carousel system using Figma and HTML/CSS for a mid-journey design.

Creating a UI/UX interface design with Midjourney, using version 4 of the model.

Using Figma to import images from Midjourney and create a mobile UI design with iPhone presets.

Tracing UI elements in Figma using the ellipse tool for perfect circles and applying a drop shadow for visual appeal.

Matching text colors, positioning, and font sizes within the UI to maintain design consistency.

Enhancing the header with a gradient using the Color Picker tool and applying a linear gradient for shadow effects.

Editing hero images in Photoshop for higher resolution and using the Stability plugin for image enhancement.

Creating a seamless mask for hero images to blend with the content using the pen tool and vector mask.

Implementing a prototype mode in Figma to add interactive drag navigation between header images.

Using auto animate in Figma to transition colors smoothly between views.

Exporting vector shapes from Figma as SVG for HTML integration.

Utilizing AI tools like Chat GPT to generate HTML boilerplate and animation code.

Creating a carousel using the GreenSock animation platform with interactive swipe functionality.

Adjusting CSS to style individual carousel items and ensuring they are not selectable.

Adding a dynamic class to the body tag based on the current carousel item for style updates.

Copying CSS gradients from Figma to update page styles based on the active carousel item.

Incorporating circle items into the design with even spacing using flexbox and CSS gradients.

Completing the design by creating markup, adjusting CSS layout, and integrating variables from Figma.

The source code is available on GitHub for further exploration and reference.

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