Vibe Coding
Building software by describing what you want in plain language and letting the AI write the code, steering by feel and result rather than by reading every line.
What it is
Vibe coding is building by describing the outcome you want and letting the AI write the code, then steering by what you see rather than by reading every line. You react to the running result (“bigger hero”, “more spacing”, “this feels off”), and the AI keeps adjusting. For designers, it turns “I can picture it” into “it exists” without writing the code yourself.
Where it shines and where it bites
It is fantastic for prototypes, landing pages, and exploring ideas fast. It gets risky when the thing has to be reliable, secure, or maintained, because output that looks right is not the same as output that is right. The vibe gets you a working draft. It does not guarantee a sound foundation.
Why this matters for designers
Vibe coding is probably how you will build your first real interactive things, and that is good. Just hold the line you already hold in design: review the result, check it against your standards, and do not ship the first thing that looks finished. The taste and judgment are still yours. The AI just removed the typing.