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How Reddit's designers build realistic prototypes with Figma and Cursor: 10.1K views

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10.1Kviews on YouTube

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From @howiaipodcast on YouTube (How I AI) · Nov 2026 · Share

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The Short Version

How How I AI reached 10.1K views on YouTube with Cursor and Figma, according to YouTube (How I AI).

  • What: How I AI shows Reddit's designers building realistic prototypes with Figma and Cursor.
  • Result: 10,059 views on YouTube.
  • Made with: Cursor, Figma
Key Facts
WhoHow I AI
ToolCursor, Figma
RevenueMonetization status unknown
SourceYouTube (How I AI)
Tools used hereAffiliate links
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Try It Yourself

PromptWorks in Cursor
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) I want to build a small paid app that fixes one annoyance: [problem]. Write the feature list for version 1 (one job only), a 5-step build plan with an AI coding tool, and a short honest launch post.

Starter tools

FigmaOpen FigmaCursorOpen Cursor

Your first step

Open Figma, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.

Go deeper

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The workflow

GoalBuild an App with AI
Figma logoDesignFigmaCursor logoUseCursor
10.1KResultviews on YouTube

Made With

Figma logoFigmaDesign · Design tool for thumbnails, templates and UITry FigmaMore Cases
Cursor logoCursorUse · AI code editor: describe what you want and it writes and edits the codeTry CursorMore Cases

Where & With What

YouTube & ShortsCursor logoCursorFigma logoFigma

What They Did

  1. 1The moveHow I AI shows Reddit's designers building realistic prototypes with Figma and Cursor.
  2. 2The setupBuild one small app for one job
  3. 3The makingLaunch with an honest post
  4. 4Result10,059 views on YouTube.
How it works and what you need

How it works

  • Build one small app for one job
  • Launch with an honest post
  • Reuse what worked on the next launch
  • Track revenue, not just downloads

What you need

  • Cursor: AI code editor: describe what you want and it writes and edits the code (free plan)
  • Figma: Design tool for thumbnails, templates and UI (free plan)
  • An account on YouTube & Shorts

Quick Answers

What tools do you need?

Cursor (ai code editor: describe what you want and it writes and edits the code); Figma (design tool for thumbnails, templates and ui).

How much does it cost?

You can start for $0: Cursor, Figma have a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.

Is it allowed?

Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.

Watch out: Prototypes are not production code.

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