Open Design
Local-First, Agent-Native Design-as-Code with the Open-Source Claude Design Alternative
Copyright © 2026 Mehran Mozaffari.
First edition · June 2026 · Version 0.1.0
License
The prose of this work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). You are free to share and adapt the prose for any purpose, including commercially, provided you give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made.
Code samples are licensed under the Apache License 2.0 or the MIT License, as noted with each sample.
Bundled or referenced third-party brand design systems, templates, trademarks, and assets retain their original licenses and rights and are not covered by the licenses above.
Written with AI Assistance
This publication was created with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed by the author. The author directed, reviewed, and approved all content. All opinions and analyses are the author's own.
All tool references, feature counts, and code examples reflect Open Design and its ecosystem as of June 2026. Open Design is open source and evolves rapidly; check the official repository (github.com/nexu-io/open-design) for the latest features, skills, brand systems, and plugin counts.
Trademarks
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. Open Design is licensed under Apache-2.0; bundled templates retain their original licenses. References in this book are for identification and educational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.
Claude and Claude Design are products of Anthropic. OpenAI, Codex, and ChatGPT are products of OpenAI. Gemini and Antigravity are products of Google. Figma is a product of Figma, Inc. Cursor is a product of Anysphere. GitHub Copilot is a product of GitHub, Inc. OpenCode is a product of OpenCode AI. HyperFrames is a product of HeyGen. Named brand design systems (including Linear, Stripe, Apple, and Tesla) are the property of their respective owners.
This book and Open Design are independent of, and not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by, any of those trademark owners.
Disclaimer
This publication is for informational purposes only and is not legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. The author makes no warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information.
Tool capabilities, pricing, API availability, plugin counts, and feature sets described in this book may have changed since publication. Always consult the official documentation for each tool or platform for current information.
Code examples are provided for educational purposes and should be tested in your own environment before use in production.
Edition and Publisher Details
Published by Piazr
Applied AI Field Guides · Sydney, Australia
Edition: First edition, June 2026
Version: 0.1.0
Credits
Author: Mehran Mozaffari
Editorial review: Multi-model AI review pipeline
Technical reviewers: Claude Opus 4.6, Gemini 3.1 Pro
Design and production: Agentic publishing pipeline (OpenCode)
Open Source Acknowledgments
This book references and describes the following open-source and source-available projects. The author gratefully acknowledges the contributions of their maintainers and communities:
- Open Design (nexu-io) — Apache License 2.0
- OpenPencil (ZSeven-W) — MIT License
- Huashu Design (alchaincyf) — MIT License
- HyperFrames (heygen-com) — MIT License
- OpenCode (anomalyco) — MIT License
This book does not distribute source code from any of these projects. References are descriptive and educational.
Contact the Author
Blog: https://piazr.github.io/applied-ai/
GitHub: https://github.com/imehr
For corrections, errata, or licensing inquiries, please open an issue on the book's repository or contact the author through the channels above.