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Kick Start helps you create a brand-new Figma layout using a short text description.
It’s the fastest way to turn an idea into a clean, editable frame that matches your existing Figma design style.
This guide walks you through each step with simple instructions and visual examples.

1. Open the plugin and select Kick Start

Open prompt.to.design from the Figma plugin menu.
In the top navigation, click the Kick Start tab to start a new layout generation.
Open prompt.to.design and select Kick Start tab

2. Choose device and layout size

Select whether you want to generate a Web or Mobile layout.
Then choose a layout size that fits your project (e.g., Desktop 1440px, Mobile 390px).
Choose Web or Mobile and select layout size

3. Describe the page you want to generate

Type a short and clear description of your page in the prompt box.
You can describe layout structure, sections, page purpose, or style preferences.
Example prompt:
“A modern dashboard with a left sidebar, top navigation, and four stats cards. Clean and minimal.”
Enter a prompt describing the layout you want to generate

4. (Optional) Add an image or document reference

If you want the AI to follow a specific style or visual layout, you can upload a screenshot, UI reference, or document. The reference will appear as a small thumbnail inside the plugin. Upload optional reference image or file

5. Click Generate and review layout previews

Click Generate to start the AI process.
The plugin will show layout preview options when the generation is complete.
Scroll or click a preview to inspect the design before inserting it.
AI generating layout previews Review generated layout previews

6. Insert the layout into Figma

Choose the layout you like and click Insert.
A new frame will be added to your Figma canvas.
All generated layers are native Figma elements, fully editable and ready for iteration.
Insert generated layout into Figma as an editable frame

Summary

Kick Start allows you to:
  • Go from idea to layout in seconds
  • Generate clean, editable Figma frames
  • Use prompt-to-design with or without reference images
  • Jump-start your workflow without drawing wireframes manually
This makes it the fastest way to begin any new project, from dashboards to landing pages to mobile screens.