Open Design

Open Design is the open source alternative to Claude Design that can be quickly integrated into the Apple ecosystem. With this tool, you can transform your Mac into a creative command center where the "artifacts" don't depend on external models but instead appear directly in your Finder. As an "artifact-first" platform, you will find it easy to prototype interfaces and visual assets using the computing power of your Apple Silicon processor. All of this by connecting with local coding agents without depending on closed subscriptions.

A creative workflow optimized for macOS

Unlike the versions for other systems, Open Design on Mac stands out for its ability to coexist with native development tools. Upon starting the app, you will encounter a "discovery" process that acts as a quality filter; through an interactive form, you will define the DNA of your project. This will ensure that the AI agent does not improvise blindly, but rather executes actions like a senior designer with expertise in Apple's style guides or the most avant-garde minimalist aesthetics before writing a single line of code.

Local power and data sovereignty

The great advantage of using Open Design is its local-based architecture that's fully connected to the macOS terminal. This program will help you automatically detect if you have Claude Code, Cursor, or the Gemini CLI installed in your system path to use them as the primary engine. When working locally, each component, HTML file, or color scheme will appear in folders on your hard drive, so you can instantly preview changes in a secure iframe and export your designs to formats like PDF, PPTX, or ZIP with a single click.

What I liked most about Open Design and what could be improved

• What I liked the most: the native integration with terminal agents and the freedom to use whatever AI model you prefer. Furthermore, the quality of the 129 included design systems is very helpful for professional projects.

• What could be improved: although there's a desktop version on Electron, the initial local mode setup requires some technical knowledge of Mac commands that may intimidate designers who are less familiar with these processes.

Download Open Design's installer for Mac and break free from private design models. Harness the power of your team to create high-fidelity prototypes, manage your own design systems, and maintain absolute ownership of every pixel you create.