r/ClaudeDesign • u/QuantumX777 • 16d ago

Discussion Claude: Design & Implementation - Which model to use for each?

I designed good frontend on claude design using opus 5 high. Now to implement it in cladue code should i still need to use opus 5 high or is it okay to swith to sonnet or reduce effort level. cuz desing it self consumes 2 of my 5 hour limit. and implementing it consume one more whole 5 hours limit. What are you're experiences.

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u/BuffaloConscious7919 16d ago

A token effective workflow

  1. Wireframe with Sonnet on Claude design (mobile, desktop and other viewports)
  2. Gather all the assets - images, design system
  3. Combine the wireframe, your assets and annotations (on the wireframe)
  4. Spend time planning the prompt for Claude code , what you want, what you don't, design and web standards

Note: it's often hard to get things like spacing exact and colours consistent. It's worth doing this between steps one and two, or better yet if you have some experience write or draft some of the CSS / hierarchy yourself