Designing Your App Interface: A Guide to Midjourney and AI Tools
- kylixie
- May 25, 2025
- 4 min read
Do you want to see cool ways others design their apps and app interfaces? If yes, you are in the right place. We will show you how to get started creating your own app design using AI tools like Midjourney.
Understanding UI and UX
First, let's quickly look at the difference between UX and UI. They are both important for app design.
UX (User Experience) is about how a user interacts with an app and their overall feeling. This includes things like how easy it is to use, the steps they take, and their journey through the app. UX designers often think about user research and how the app flows.
UI (User Interface) is about how the app looks. This covers the visual parts you see, such as colors, pictures, buttons, text styles, and how everything is placed on the screen. UI is about making the app look good and clear.
You need both good UX and UI for a successful app.
Starting Your App Layout with Figma
Okay, let's start with setting up the basic look of your app screens. A popular tool for this is Figma. You can find it at Figma.com.
In Figma, you will design the interface for your mobile app. You can create simple screens or layouts. For example, you might design a welcome screen with your app's name or a catchy phrase. Base your design on your own ideas or brand style.
Integrating AI for Visuals
Next, we will bring in AI to create visuals for your design. Midjourney is a powerful AI tool for making images.
To use Midjourney, you typically access it through Discord:
Open Discord (via app or browser).
Search for Midjourney online and go to their website.
Press the "Join the Beta" button on their site. This invites you to the Midjourney Discord server.
Once in their server, find the Midjourney bot. You can see members by clicking the icon with people in the top right.
Right-click the Midjourney bot and invite it to your own Discord server. Having the bot in your own server keeps your work private.
Generating Designs with Midjourney
Now, go to your server where you invited the Midjourney bot. In a text channel:
Type `/` to see the list of commands.
Select the `/imagine` command.
After `/imagine prompt:` type a description of the image you want Midjourney to create. This is your prompt. Describe the visual elements you need for your app design, like icons, background images, or specific graphical styles.
Midjourney processes your text prompt and creates images based on it.
Sometimes getting the perfect image takes trying different prompts or styles. Managing many image generations can take time and effort. Consider using a tool like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can help you easily generate images in bulk and manage your creations, speeding up your design process.
Accessing Midjourney Features
As of late 2023 / early 2024, you usually need to pay for a membership to use Midjourney. If you type in your prompt, you might be asked to upgrade your account before you can generate the final images.
Trying an Alternative AI Tool
If you cannot upgrade your Midjourney account right away, there are other AI image tools you can explore. One option mentioned is Photosonic.
You can go to an alternative tool like Photosonic (or another AI image generator you find).
Type your idea into the search or prompt bar.
Generate the image.
Look through the results and download the image you like best.
Whether you use Midjourney or an alternative, the goal is to get the visual assets you need for your app design.
Putting It All Together in Figma
Now, go back to your design in Figma.
Insert the image you downloaded from the AI tool (Midjourney or the alternative) into your Figma layout.
You can resize, move, and customize the image within your design frame.
Add text, buttons, and other design elements around the AI-generated image to complete your screen layout.
Repeat this process for different screens or elements you need visuals for. Using AI for image ideas can save time compared to creating graphics from scratch. To make this process even more efficient, especially if you're generating many visuals, check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It helps streamline the generation and management of your AI images used in design projects.
Finalizing and Previewing Your Design
Once you have placed all your elements and AI-generated images in Figma and customized them, you can preview your design.
Press the "Play" button in Figma (usually in the top right corner).
This will show you a preview of how your app screen would look.
This step lets you see your UI layout with the AI visuals included.
Conclusion
Using tools like Figma for layout and AI image generators like Midjourney (or alternatives) for visuals allows designers to quickly experiment with different looks and ideas for app interfaces. Remember to consider both the look (UI) and how it works for the user (UX).
Ready to take your AI image generation for design projects to the next level? Explore the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to improve your workflow.
Happy designing!
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