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Episode 69: Why do so many AI-generated websites end up looking generic—and how can you use “vibe coding” to stand out with truly designer-level style? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with design legend Meng To (https://x.com/MengTo), founder of Design+Code and creator of innovative tools like Aura, to deliver a practical masterclass on prompting AI for web design that’s not just beautiful, but memorable and conversion-friendly.

In this episode, Meng shares his approach to breaking free from generic, templated looks by leveraging a precise design vocabulary, including layouts, color theory, typography, animations, and unique assets. Learn how to use free resources and smart prompting techniques to turn basic AI outputs into custom-crafted sites that reflect your taste and business needs. If you care about making your site stand out in the age of AI tools like Lovable, V0, and Aura, don’t miss this hands-on walkthrough!

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Improving AI Design with Aura

(05:32) Single-File HTML/CSS Design Simplicity

(07:27) Defining "Beautiful Site" Concepts

(10:19) Modern Skeuomorphism and Typography Trends

(15:22) Master AI Prompt Engineering

(16:16) Website Design: The Hero Component

(20:13) AI-Generated Dynamic Color Schemes

(22:51) Personalized AI: Create Your Solution

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Mentions:

Meng To: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mengto/

Design+Code: https://designcode.io/

Aura: https://aura.build/

Spline: https://spline.design/

Unicorn Studio: https://unicorn.studio/

Lovable: https://lovable.so/

V0: https://v0.dev/

Cursor: https://www.cursor.so/

Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/

Blog - https://lore.com/

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