Cursor has two core superpowers that are perfect for designers learning code: Chat with your code There’s a built-in chat panel where you can talk to the editor like you talk to a teammate. Examples you can try right away: “Explain what this component does in simple terms.” “Make this button follow the same spacing and typography as the main CTA.” “Convert this static layout into a responsive grid that works on mobile.” Cursor reads the files in your project and answers in context, so you’re not copy-pasting code into random chatbots—it sees the full picture. Inline edits with natural language Highlight a block of HTML/CSS/JSX and ask Cursor to transform it: “Turn this into a card component with an image on top and text below.” “Add a smooth hover transition and slightly dim the image on hover.” “Refactor this layout so it uses CSS grid instead of absolute positioning.” Cursor will propose a patch; you can accept it, tweak it, or ask for another version. Treat it like pair-design, but with code. As you get comfortable, combine your designer instincts with Cursor’s speed: Use your Figma layout as reference and recreate the section in code, asking Cursor to help with the boring pieces (media queries, accessibility attributes, aria labels). Keep a design system cheatsheet in the repo (tokens, spacing, typography), and ask Cursor to apply those tokens instead of hard-coded values. When something breaks, don’t panic—ask: “Why is this section overflowing on mobile? Fix it and explain what you changed.” The more clearly you describe intent, the better Cursor’s suggestions get. You’re not just “using AI”; you’re directing it with your design brain.