At its I/O 2025 developer conference, Google introduced a powerful new generative AI experiment called Stitch, aimed at transforming the UI development workflow. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Stitch allows developers to turn text prompts and visual references into fully functional frontend code and polished UI designs all in minutes.
Now available on Google Labs, Stitch enables developers to skip tedious manual design processes and instead go from idea to interface using natural language.
Turn Prompts and Sketches into Interfaces
Stitch accepts a combination of text descriptions and visual inputs like wireframes, sketches, or screenshots to generate custom UI designs based on chosen themes. The tool currently supports prompts in English and allows developers to define preferences like color palettes, layout structure, and user experience flows.
Google says Stitch can also generate multiple interface variants, making it easier to explore different creative directions without starting from scratch.
Built-In Code Generation and Figma Integration
One of Stitch’s most useful features is its ability to generate complete frontend code for the designs it produces. Developers can drop this code directly into their apps or export the designs to Figma, where they can refine elements, collaborate with designers, or align with existing design systems.
The Figma export is especially strategic, as the design platform is already a go-to tool in UI/UX workflows. However, Stitch also steps on the toes of Figma’s Make UI tool, which was announced earlier this month. By offering built-in code generation and design customization, Stitch may help Google retain users who have been relying on Gemini’s Code Assist tool and prevent them from switching platforms.
With Stitch, Google is making it clear that generative AI is not just about text and images, but also about transforming the software development lifecycle. The tool represents a big step forward in reducing the friction between design and code, particularly for teams working on tight timelines or lacking extensive design resources.
Whether it will become a staple in developers’ toolkits remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Google Stitch generative AI is part of a larger trend reshaping how digital products are built with speed, collaboration, and creativity at the core.
