INTENT PROTOTYPING: THE ALLURE AND DANGER OF PURE VIBE CODING IN ENTERPRISE UX

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

The common mockup-centric design approach often leaves conceptual models and user flows underdeveloped, creating a "lopsided horse" problem that is particularly dangerous for complex enterprise applications. AI-powered prototyping offers a potential solution, but popular "vibe coding" methods encourage building without blueprints, leading to structural ambiguities and broken conceptual models. A more disciplined, intent-driven approach to prototyping is needed to bridge the gap between design intent and live prototypes while maintaining conceptual clarity.