Antigravity OpenDesign

Design With
Antigravity in
OpenDesign.

How to design interfaces with Antigravity in OpenDesign: screenshots as the input, the integrated browser checking every pass, one signup-flow task from brief to reviewed file, and the limits to know before you start.

From brief to interface01 / Antigravity
YOU BRING THE IDEA

“A signup flow the browser
verifies before I do.”

Illustrative interface · not a captured product session
On This Page Example
  1. Example
  2. Fit
  3. Compatibility
  4. Setup
  5. Workflow
  6. Resources
  7. Limitations
  8. FAQ

One Complete Antigravity Design Task

A Antigravity Design Task, From Brief to Interface

A single task, shown end to end: the brief and constraints you hand over, the artifact that comes back, and the checks you still run before it is done. The interface below is an illustrative example built for this page, not a recorded Antigravity run.

1Design Brief and Constraints

Brief

Design a three-step signup for a team product: account, workspace, invite teammates. Verify each step in the integrated browser at desktop and phone widths before handing it over.

  • Design systemOpenDesign paper canvas: Albert Sans, one green accent
  • Breakpoints1440px desktop and 390px mobile, no horizontal scroll
  • InteractionsStep navigation, inline validation, skip invite, keyboard focus order
  • OutputOne self-contained HTML file with stable data-od-id hooks

2Division of Work: You, Antigravity and OpenDesign

  • You

    Write the brief, select the design system and define the acceptance criteria.

  • Antigravity

    Plans the layout, writes the HTML, CSS and JavaScript and revises it on request.

  • OpenDesign

    Provides the design system and skill, renders the preview and stores every version as a file in the project.

  • Review

    Visual hierarchy, spacing on the 8px grid, both breakpoints and every interaction are checked before handoff.

3Antigravity Artifact: The Signup Flow at 1440px and 390px

Antigravity Artifact: The Signup Flow at 1440px and 390px — Desktop
Illustrative example

4Review Before Handoff

Layout

Grid and Spacing

Stepper, form and summary on the 8px grid; the summary never grows taller than the form.

Hierarchy

Visual Hierarchy

Current step, then the question, then fields; the accent marks the current step only.

Responsive

Mobile Layout

Stepper compresses to dots with the current label; summary becomes a single total line.

Interaction

Interaction Checks

Go back a step, trigger a validation error, skip the invite step.

Fit

When Antigravity Fits the Task, and When It Does Not

Antigravity Fits When

  • Multimodal screenshot → UI. Gemini 3.x image understanding turns a reference image into responsive markup and checks the result against it.
  • Integrated browser verification. Agents drive a built-in browser to render UI and check it across breakpoints, capturing the result as Artifacts.
  • Editor View + Manager Surface. Code hands-on in the Editor View, or orchestrate multiple agents asynchronously from the Manager Surface.
  • Free to start. Public preview at no cost for individuals, with generous Gemini 3.x rate limits via a Google account.

Choose Another Workflow When

  • You need editable vector files. The artifact is HTML, not an editable design document. Check a separate vector workflow for your required asset format.
  • You have no reference and no constraints. Without a design system or examples the output tends toward a generic look; write the brief first.
  • You do not have the credential this agent needs. Required: Google account (personal Gmail), free in public preview. OpenDesign does not provide or proxy credentials.
  • Your team works in Cursor or Kiro. Those agents have their own pages; the workspace is the same, the setup differs. See related agents.

Compatibility

Antigravity Requirements Before You Start

This guide covers Antigravity as connected through the OpenDesign desktop app. Published references checked on 6 September 2026.

Tool ScopeAntigravity, by Google

Antigravity is Google's agent-first development platform — an AI-powered IDE where autonomous agents work across the editor, terminal, and an integrated browser. It launched in public preview alongside Gemini 3. This page is about designing interfaces with Antigravity through OpenDesign, not about Antigravity’s own interface. OpenDesign’s setup notes list the available agents.

Accounts and AuthenticationGoogle account (personal Gmail), free in

Google account (personal Gmail), free in public preview. Authenticate with your Google account — credentials stay on your machine. This page does not promise a quota or price.

System and VersionsDesktop app or source

Check the download page for desktop builds. The Node.js and pnpm requirements in the source quickstart apply to running from source, not to installing a desktop package. Minimum compatible Antigravity version: not verified here.

Connection CheckThe success signal

Follow the connection instructions shown by your installed version, then run a small task. Confirm that Antigravity handled it and that the artifact opens. A download alone does not establish a working connection.

Start with the desktop app

Antigravity Setup in Three Steps

Download first, complete the Antigravity setup for your installed version, then check a small result. You do not need to build OpenDesign from source to follow this path.

  1. 1

    Download the OpenDesign Desktop App

    Choose the package for your computer, install it and open the app.

    Download OpenDesign
    CHECKPOINT
    The desktop app opens. Already installed? Move to the next step; there is no need to download again.
  2. 2

    Prepare Your Antigravity Connection

    Follow the Antigravity instructions in your installed version. Authenticate with your Google account — credentials stay on your machine.

    # 1. Download Antigravity for your OS (macOS, Windows, Linux)
    #    from the official download page: antigravity.google/download
    
    # 2. Launch it and sign in
    agy               # opens Antigravity; sign in with your Google account
    
    # 3. Accept the data-use policy, pick a theme, and open your project folder

    From the Antigravity setup notes in the published guide; check the vendor documentation for the current command.

    CHECKPOINT
    Confirm the intended agent and account. If it is unavailable, check compatibility before trying a larger task.
  3. 3

    Run One Small Antigravity Task

    Use a small brief so you can judge the whole loop, including one revision.

    Starter brief

    Build a settings screen with a profile form and a save confirmation. Use my design rules. Check it at desktop and mobile widths.

    CHECKPOINT
    Open the result, test the save state and request one specific change. A generated file is the beginning of review, not the end.

To run OpenDesign from source, follow the technical quickstart instead.

The Antigravity design workflow

The Antigravity Design Workflow in Five Steps

The same signup flow task, followed from brief to verified file. Each step lists what you provide, what Antigravity does, what OpenDesign contributes and what you check.

  1. 1

    Design Brief

    Plain language, three to six lines. Name the audience, the job of the screen and the platforms.

    • YouWrite the brief; attach a reference screenshot if you have one.
    • AntigravityReads the brief and the project’s instruction file; asks when something is ambiguous.
    • OpenDesignProvides the project, the prompt surface and the skill for the artifact type.
    • CheckConfirm the brief states the acceptance criteria. Adding them now is cheaper than after generation.
  2. 2

    Design Constraints

    A design system and a few hard rules. This is what separates on-brand output from a generic look.

    • YouPick a design system; state breakpoints and any must-use components.
    • AntigravityLoads the DESIGN.md tokens and posture rules into context before writing a line.
    • OpenDesignShips the design-system library and binds the chosen one into the skill template.
    • CheckThe tokens match your brand. One accent, the right fonts, the right radius.
  3. 3

    Generate the Interface

    Antigravity writes a self-contained HTML file: layout, styles, interactions and stable hooks.

    • YouWait, or answer a clarifying question. Nothing to configure.
    • AntigravityPlans the sections, writes the HTML, CSS and JavaScript, runs the file and fixes what fails.
    • OpenDesignSaves the artifact into the project folder and indexes it for preview.
    • CheckNothing yet. Judge the file after it is rendered, not from the source.
  4. 4

    Preview

    The file renders inside OpenDesign at the widths you asked for. This is where the design is judged.

    • YouSwitch widths, click through the interactions, leave comments on elements.
    • AntigravityReads your comments on the preview and prepares the next revision.
    • OpenDesignRenders the preview, exposes data-od-id targets for comments and edits.
    • CheckHierarchy, contrast, overflow at 390px, focus states, and whether the accent is used sparingly.
  5. 5

    Revise and Verify

    Request changes by pointing at elements in the preview. Every revision is a new file; nothing is overwritten silently.

    • YouTurn comments into requests; decide when the task is done.
    • AntigravityApplies the changes in place and re-runs the file.
    • OpenDesignKeeps versions side by side; exports an image or the HTML when you are done.
    • CheckRe-check only the area that changed, then the whole page once at each breakpoint.

Resources

Antigravity Design Resources

Limitations

Antigravity Limitations, Manual Checks and Fallbacks

  • ScopeThis page covers Antigravity as an agent connected to OpenDesign, not every Antigravity feature.
  • Usage LimitsUsage limits and cost follow the credential you use (Google account (personal Gmail), free in public preview). This page makes no claim about free quotas.
  • NetworkLocal project files do not mean offline inference. Review your agent’s provider settings and data policies before sharing sensitive inputs.
  • Output Is HTMLArtifacts are HTML files, not vector design files.
  • Manual ReviewAccessibility, real content, brand fit and interaction correctness are reviewed by you in the preview. Treat any self-check by the agent as a first pass.
  • FallbackIf the agent is unavailable or a task fails, check the installed version’s connection instructions and authentication. Preserve the error and the last working artifact before changing configuration.

FAQ

Common Questions About Antigravity and OpenDesign

Can Antigravity Really Do Design Work?
Yes — with an aesthetic skill, a design system, and real reference images in context, Antigravity produces production-quality, responsive UI, and its multimodal Gemini 3.x agents verify output in the integrated browser. Without that context it tends to default to a generic look, which is the gap OpenDesign fills.
Do I Need to Pay to Design With Antigravity?
Antigravity is available in public preview at no cost for individuals, with generous rate limits on Gemini 3.x when you sign in with a personal Google account. OpenDesign never proxies your credentials either way.
What Makes Antigravity Good for Design Specifically?
Three things: its agents run on natively multimodal Gemini 3.x models that read reference screenshots well, it ships an integrated browser the agent can drive to verify UI, and it surfaces Artifacts — screenshots and browser recordings — you can review. Taste still comes from the design system, skill, and references you supply.
Antigravity or Claude Code for Frontend Design?
Both are strong. Claude Code is known for specific, codebase-aware design decisions; Antigravity's edge is its agent-first platform — multimodal Gemini 3.x, an integrated browser for verification, and reviewable Artifacts. Many teams use both — OpenDesign lets you switch agents without changing your design workflow.
How Do I Verify What Antigravity Builds?
Antigravity ships an integrated browser its agents can drive, so they render the UI, check it across breakpoints, and capture screenshots and browser recordings as Artifacts. Reviewing those Artifacts — and having the agent compare its output back to your references — is how you keep the result on-spec.

Start a First Design Task With Antigravity

Start with a small task, judge the round trip, then bring the real brief. Choose the option that matches your setup; the page does not detect it.

Where are you in the setup?
Download OpenDesign See the setup checklist

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