Artem Voloskovets
⬤ Google's Stitch platform just got a new AI model option. Gemini 3 Flash is now available, giving designers a faster way to work through ideas. The focus here is speed—letting teams test more concepts in less time without sacrificing quality. Pro is still around for when you need heavier reasoning power, but Flash is all about moving quickly through the early stages of design.
⬤ The whole point is to help teams explore more possibilities before locking into a final direction. When you can generate and test ideas faster, you naturally end up looking at more options. Stitch is positioning Flash as the tool for that wide-open exploration phase—when you're throwing ideas at the wall to see what sticks. The workflow they're describing is pretty straightforward: branch out early with lots of alternatives, then narrow down later to what actually works.
⬤ So how does Flash fit with what's already there? Think of it as a speed versus depth trade-off. Flash handles rapid experimentation—when you need volume and velocity. Pro steps in when the work requires more analytical muscle. You can switch between them depending on where you are in the process. Stitch notes there's a real speed difference when using Pro, which makes sense if it's doing more complex reasoning under the hood.
⬤ This move reflects something bigger happening in AI development—matching tools to specific workflow needs instead of pushing one model for everything. By adding Flash, Google is saying iteration speed matters as much as raw intelligence for creative work. You get fast exploration when you need it, and deeper analysis when you're ready to commit. It's a practical approach that acknowledges different phases of design need different kinds of support.
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