Anthropic announced on Friday the launch of Claude.ai. This new tool helps users create professional visual designs. Examples include presentations and app mockups. Users can create these using simple text.
The tool uses the AI model "Claude Opus 4.7". Anthropic started releasing it on Friday. It is a research preview for specific plan subscribers: "Claude Pro," "Max," "Team," and "Enterprise."
How Claude.ai Works
Users can describe their needs in plain language. They can also upload code and design files. Claude will then build a design system. This system automatically uses the team's colors and fonts. It applies these to all projects, according to Anthropic.
Claude creates a first draft of the design. Users can then improve it. They can do this through conversation or direct edits. Claude can also create custom control bars for adjustments.
Projects can be saved as PDF or PowerPoint files. They can also be exported to Canva. Finished designs can be used with "Claude Code". This helps integrate them into working projects.
Anthropic says the tool has created realistic prototypes. It has also generated presentations and marketing content.
This tool helps experienced designers explore ideas faster. It also helps founders and product managers create visual work. This is true even if they lack design experience.
The company stated: "Claude.ai gives designers room to explore broad ideas. It also gives others a way to produce visual work."
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Impact on Design Tools
Figma's stock dropped about 7% on Friday. This happened after Anthropic announced its new AI design tool. The report came from Gizmodo.
Figma is a leading tool for UI and UX design. It is used for websites and apps. Industry estimates show Figma has 80% to 90% market share.
Anthropic's announcement timing is interesting. Two months ago, Figma launched "Code to Canvas". This feature lets users turn code into editable Figma designs.