AI models ranked for UX/UI design workflows. Scored with bonuses for vision (analyzing screenshots and wireframes), image output (generating mockups and design assets), JSON mode (structured design tokens), large context windows (processing design systems), and streaming (real-time design iteration).
| # | Model | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI | 109 |
| 2 | GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI | 108 |
| 3 | GPT-5 ProOpenAI | 108 |
| 4 | o3 ProOpenAI | 100 |
| 5 | Claude Opus 4.1Anthropic | 99 |
| 6 | o1-proOpenAI | 95 |
| 7 | o3 Deep ResearchOpenAI | 92 |
| 8 | Claude Opus 4Anthropic | 91 |
| 9 | Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic | 89 |
| 10 | Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic | 88 |
| 11 | GPT-5.4OpenAI | 88 |
| 12 | Claude Sonnet 4.5Anthropic | 87 |
| 13 | Qwen3 VL 30B A3B ThinkingAlibaba | 87 |
| 14 | Qwen3 VL 235B A22B ThinkingAlibaba | 87 |
| 15 | GPT-5.2OpenAI | 86 |
| 16 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle | 86 |
| 17 | Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle | 86 |
| 18 | Gemini 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | 86 |
| 19 | Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic | 86 |
| 20 | GPT-5.1OpenAI | 85 |
| 21 | GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI | 85 |
| 22 | GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | 85 |
| 23 | GPT-5OpenAI | 85 |
| 24 | Gemini 3 Flash PreviewGoogle | 84 |
| 25 | o4 Mini Deep ResearchOpenAI | 84 |
| 26 | GPT-5.1-Codex-MaxOpenAI | 84 |
| 27 | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite PreviewGoogle | 84 |
| 28 | Gemini 2.5 ProGoogle | 84 |
| 29 | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Preview 09-2025Google | 83 |
| 30 | o1OpenAI | 83 |
Vision capability enables AI to analyze existing UI screenshots and wireframes to understand patterns and context. Image output allows generating high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and design variations directly from descriptions, accelerating design iteration.
JSON mode enables extracting and generating structured design tokens (colors, typography, spacing, components). Large context windows (100K+) support processing complete design system documentation, component libraries, and design specifications in a single conversation.
Vision models analyze UI screenshots to evaluate accessibility (contrast, font sizes, color use), usability patterns, and WCAG compliance. Large context enables reviewing full user flows and identifying design inconsistencies across multiple screens.
Streaming capability enables real-time generation of design suggestions, rationale, and code as designers describe changes. Vision + streaming creates interactive design assistant experiences for live feedback on typography, layouts, and component refinements.