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why ai won’t replace you (but might your lazy competitors)

Freelancers using ai as leverage are winning more projects here’s how to stay ahead.

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Adrien Ninet
August 25, 2025

🗺️ Newsletter Overview

Happy Monday, creative family, and welcome to Logiaweb Weekly.

This week’s design intelligence briefing reveals:

  • 🧪 What I'm Building: New project

  • 🖥️ The Limora 5-Day Challenge: Limited spots

  • 🚨 Big News: Human Creativity Still Beats AI

  • 🤖 Design Inspiration: Device Frame Prompts

  • 🛠️ Tutorial of the Week: AI Figma Plugin Sprint

  • 💡 Prompt of the Week: 3D Animated Icons

🧪 What I'm Building

in the works…

This week, I’m back in France and it’s finally time to reveal my new big project!

As a web designer, I was always searching for the perfect platform to manage leads, get clients, handle projects, send proposals, invoices… but none of the existing tools ever felt right. So I decided to build my own.

The launch is just a couple of weeks away, and I want to make this the perfect product for you too.

🖥️ The Limora 5-Day Challenge

We’re building Limora the AI-powered business manager for web designers.
Proposals. Invoices. CRM. Projects. AI help. All in one place.

But before launch, we’re running something new: a free 5-day email challenge.

5 quick lessons → streamline your design business.

See how Limora fits in.

👉 Join the challenge and you’ll:

  • Get free early access when Limora launches.

  • Shape the product with your feedback.

  • Walk away with systems that make your business run smoother today.

⚡ Spots are limited. [Fill out this form] to grab your free access.

🚨Big News: Human Creativity Still Beats AI

The latest Freelancer Fast 50 Index shows demand for creative freelancers is surging even while AI tools spread everywhere.

In Q2 2025, freelance roles like designers, writers, and editors all grew. Why? Clients don’t just want content; they want content with soul something AI alone struggles to replicate. Generic outputs get ignored. Human led work with taste and originality still wins.

What It Means for Web Design

For freelancers, this isn’t a threat. It’s leverage. AI is no longer a novelty your clients expect you to use it. But they’re also wary of “AI sameness.” The sweet spot is combining AI speed with human creativity.

Think:

  • Rapid prototyping with GPT-5 → deliver 3 homepage concepts in hours, not weeks.

  • Client-tailored flair → swap stock AI templates for custom brand styles, motion, and voice.

  • Production-ready code → use AI to ship interactive sites, then polish the UX like only a human can.

Why It’s a Big Deal

  • Faster delivery = more projects = higher revenue potential

  • You move from “designer” to AI-augmented creative strategist

  • Clients see you as the one who knows how to tame AI not be replaced by it

My Take

AI won’t erase freelancers. It’ll erase the ones who ignore it. The winners will be those who use GPT-5 and other tools as multipliers speeding up the boring parts, and doubling down on the human touch.

If you’re a freelancer, build processes around this now. When AI handles the scaffolding, you can spend more time on originality the thing clients actually pay a premium for.

🤖 Design Inspiration: Device Frame Prompts

Tool Used: InFrame
hero section
— “drive the future, today.”
subhead: “zero emissions. 400+ miles on a single charge. charging in 20 minutes.”
primary cta: “reserve your model” (bold button, electric blue tone).
secondary cta: “explore models.”
background: cinematic highway drive video loop, dusk city lights.

social proof strip
logos in grayscale: “as seen in” (wired, techcrunch, bloomberg).
rotating short quotes: “smoothest ride i’ve ever had.”

performance showcase
split layout: left: speedometer animation climbing to 0–60 in 3.2s. right: copy on instant torque + battery safety.
micro-animation of battery charging from 0–100%.

ownership flow preview
3-step icons:

choose your model

customize interior/extras

delivery to your driveway
trust note: “free nationwide service for 3 years.”

product lineup
carousel of car models with hover states: range, top speed, price. sticky “reserve now” on scroll.

education + trust
battery safety explainer carousel. “8-year warranty” badge.
map animation of charging network.

cta band
bold: “upgrade your drive. no gas. no limits.”
cta: “reserve now.
Tool Used: Recraft.ai
hero section
— “tequila, done right.”
subhead: “small-batch, 100% blue agave. aged in oak barrels for unmatched smoothness.”
primary cta: “shop our bottles” (bold button, deep agave green).
secondary cta: “find a bar near you.”
background: looping video of agave fields at sunrise + slow pour into glass.

social proof strip
logos: “as featured in” (forbes, gq, liquor.com).
rotating quotes: “elevates every celebration.”

heritage block
split layout: left: high-res photo of jimadores harvesting agave. right: story on tradition + craftsmanship.
micro-animation: agave plant blooming → bottle reveal.

product showcase
grid of 3 tequilas (blanco, reposado, añejo).
hover: tasting notes, aromas, awards. sticky “add to cart.”

rituals + trust
short “cocktail guide” carousel (margarita, paloma, neat).
badge: “additive-free, 100% natural.”

upsell section
bundle builder: 3-bottle tasting set (discounted).
add branded glassware + shaker.

cta band
bold: “experience tequila the way it was meant to be.”
cta: “shop bottles.”
Tool Used: Kittl
hero section
— headline: “all your work. one platform.”
subhead: “manage projects, automate workflows, and collaborate seamlessly.”
primary cta: “start free trial” (vibrant gradient button).
secondary cta: “book a demo.”
background: subtle looping UI screen capture (boards, analytics dashboards, team chat).

social proof strip
logos: (techcrunch, forbes, hubspot, shopify).
rotating quotes: “cut our project delivery time in half.” — “finally, a tool my team actually loves.”

product demo block
split layout:
left: animated device frame with drag-and-drop kanban + charts.
right: short explainer copy on task management, team sync, and reporting.
micro-animation: task moving → progress % updating in real-time.

workflow preview (3-step)

create a project → auto templates available

assign + automate tasks

track progress in real-time
small note: “no learning curve — onboard in under 15 minutes.”

feature grid
4 cards:
— tasks & timelines
— automation rules
— reporting dashboards
— integrations (slack, google drive, jira)
hover states: show mini UI screenshots.

trust & education
case study carousel: short success stories w/ client logos.
security badge: “SOC2 & GDPR compliant.”
mini video: “how teams use us” (1 min).

pricing section
3 tiers: starter, pro, enterprise.
highlight middle tier w/ badge “most popular.”
toggle monthly/annual pricing.

upsell
add-ons: premium integrations, advanced analytics pack. “save 20% when bundled.”

cta band
bold: “join 10,000+ teams scaling smarter.”
single cta: “start your free trial.”

footer
links: product, pricing, resources, blog, support.
newsletter capture: “get productivity hacks + product updates.”

🛠️ Tutorial of the week: AI Figma Plugin Sprint

Step 1: Outline the page with UXPilot

  • Prompt inside the plugin: 

Create a responsive ecommerce product page with hero, features grid, reviews, FAQ, and sticky CTA

  • UXPilot generates a complete high-fidelity wireframe with proper hierarchy and spacing.

  • Tweak sections by telling it what to change. No blank canvas pain.

Why: instant structure. Hours saved up front.

Step 2: Drop in real components with Relume

  • Open Realium → pick a component pack → insert navs, cards, forms, pricing tables.

  • Pick variants for mobile/desktop so everything is responsive out of the gate.

  • One-click push into your file, then snap to your grid.

Why: 300+ components and 5,000+ variants beat reinventing the wheel.

Step 3: Generate a design system with Figr Identity

  • Input: project name, audience, adjectives (e.g., “calm, premium, trustworthy”).

  • Get typography scales, color tokens, spacing, buttons, and brand guidelines.

  • Apply tokens to Realium components so styling is consistent.

Why: visual consistency in minutes, not days.

Step 4: Write on-brand copy fast with MagiCopy

  • Select a frame → choose copy type: headline, sub, features, CTA.

  • Set tone: “confident, human, benefit-driven.” Language: English (US).

  • Generate multiple options, then refine: “shorter, punchier, add social proof.”

Why: no more lorem ipsum. Real words that sell.

Step 5: Fill visuals without leaving Figma using Lummi

  • Search photos, illustrations, 3D. Drop assets straight into frames.

  • Quick edits: reframe, remove background, apply duotone to match brand colors.

Why: faster art direction and tighter brand feel.

Step 6: Create a cohesive icon set with Magestic Magestic

  • Describe style and objects: “20 outline icons for fintech: card, lock, chart, wallet… minimal, 2px stroke.”

  • Generate a matching set, then align to your grid and stroke rules.

Why: custom icons elevate trust and polish.

Step 7: Make convincing mockups with InFrame

  • Place your hero, mobile views, and dashboard into realistic devices and environments.

  • Use desk, outdoor, or studio scenes to match client vibe.

Why: clients visualize outcomes, not wireframes.

Step 8: Add motion with Magic Animator

  • Select hero, buttons, feature cards → “generate subtle entrance + hover states.”

  • Adjust easing, duration, delay. Export as MP4/GIF for the deck, or keep as motion specs.

Why: motion sells the experience and raises perceived quality.

Step 9: Validate attention with Attention Insight

  • Run predictive eye tracking on your key pages.

  • If CTA isn’t in a hot zone, iterate: bigger contrast, nearer hero image, clearer copy.

  • Re-test in seconds until key elements score high.

Why: data-driven tweaks that improve conversions before launch.

Step 10: Automate your repetitive tasks with Artifig

  • Describe your utility:
    “A plugin that renames frames ‘Section [Name]’, applies 8pt spacing tokens, and exports selected frames to WebP at 2x.”

  • Artifig generates a working plugin with UI. Save it for future projects and your team.

Why: build your own tools, move faster than other freelancers.

Use It for Client Acquisition

  1. Pick a local business with an outdated site.

  2. Run Steps 1–9 to produce a polished homepage concept.

  3. Export mockups + a quick 20-sec motion reel.

  4. Share a Figma view-only link.

Pitch email

hi [name], i mocked up a refreshed homepage for [brand] to improve first-impression and conversions. preview here: [link]. if you want, i can turn this into a live site this week.

Aim for 5 targeted pitches per day. Visuals beat cold text.

💡 Prompt of the week: 3D Animated Icons

3D animated icons just leveled up. You can now create smooth, looping animations that feel cinematic think bouncing effects, rotating depth, and even subtle lighting sweeps all in a single prompt. The new tools handle shading, motion curves, and export-ready formats (gif, lottie, webm) with way less manual tweaking than before. 

Graphic Tool Used: ChatGPT
A highly detailed 3D cartoon clay-style illustration of a heartwarming romantic moment. A man with neatly groomed dark hair and a full beard, wearing a light blue button-up shirt with rolled sleeves and fitted jeans, kneels on one knee with a joyful expression. He presents a small pink gift box containing a sparkling diamond ring to a blonde woman. The woman has long golden hair in a high ponytail, expressive big eyes, and wears a soft pink fitted dress with matching pastel shoes. She looks surprised yet delighted as she reaches for the box.

Art style: whimsical and Pixar-inspired, soft pastel color palette, rounded features, smooth shading, handcrafted claymation textures with a polished modern finish.

Mood & vibe: playful, tender, and romantic, radiating warmth and charm. Background is a subtle light pink gradient backdrop with soft studio-style lighting.

Details to emphasize:

Exaggerated cartoon proportions (big sparkling eyes, rounded hands, stylized shoes).

Clay sculpted look with glossy highlights and subtle imperfections for realism.

Balanced composition: both characters facing each other in the center frame.

Emotional connection between the characters, highlighted by the glowing diamond ring.

Soft shadows and gentle depth of field to add dimension.

Format: ultra high-resolution, centered, no text, ideal for character design showcase or concept art board.

Optional stylistic add-ons (for different render engines):

“Octane Render, global illumination, subsurface scattering” → hyper-polished realism.

“Claymation stop-motion aesthetic with handcrafted imperfections” → authentic handmade feel.

“Unreal Engine, cinematic lighting, depth of field” → cinematic showcase.

“Studio soft lighting, pastel glow, volumetric light” → dreamy presentation
Animation Tool Used: Midjourney
A) Prep your logo (2 mins)

Export a high-res PNG (at least 1500–2000px wide).

Put it on a solid background (black or green works great if you plan to key it out later).

Keep margins around the logo so camera moves don’t crop it.

B) Midjourney Web (fastest)

Go to midjourney.com → log in. Open Create. 
Midjourney

Click the image icon in the prompt bar → upload your logo → it appears as Starting Frame. 
Midjourney

(Optional) For a perfect loop, toggle Loop so the ending frame equals the starting frame. 
Midjourney

In Settings (gear icon in the Imagine bar), if your plan allows, set Video Resolution = HD (720p). 
Midjourney

In the prompt box, write a motion description that preserves the logo. Example:

subtle light sweep across the logo, soft glow, faint particle dust, gentle camera push-in, do not alter logo shape or typography

--motion low
--raw
--loop
--bs 1

Generate. You’ll get a 5-second clip. To make it longer, hover the result and click Extend Auto or Extend Manual (adds ~4s per click, up to 21s total). 
Midjourney

Right-click the finished video → Download for Social (MP4), Download Raw Video, or Download GIF.

Wrapping Up

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Catch you next Monday,
— Adrien