When to Focus on Design
- Complete core functionality first
- Fix major bugs before aesthetic improvements
- Dedicate specific time for design (e.g., day 5 in a 7-day workflow)
Design Resources and Libraries
- 21st.dev: UI components and animations with ready-made prompts for Lovable
- Mobbin: Wireframes and design patterns from leading brands
- Shadcn/UI and Tailwind: Standard component libraries
- Material UI: Full templates for dashboards and applications
The "3S" Approach
- Select: Use Lovable's edit tool to select the component you want to modify
- Screenshot: Take screenshots of designs you want to implement
- Sketch: Use tools like Excalidraw to create wireframes
Using the Edit Tool
- Click the Edit button in Lovable
- Select the element you want to edit
- Make changes or ask Lovable to modify it
- Save changes
Implementing Designs from 21st.dev
- Browse components on 21st.dev