Spacely AI –The Gen AI Design Platform Revolutionizing the Workflow of Designers Across 50 Countries
In recent years, conversations about Artificial Intelligence (AI) have permeated every industry. With the advent of tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and countless others, AI is transforming how we work. But despite its rapid rise, many fields still view AI as distant or even disruptive. In the design world, concerns about AI overtaking creativity or even replacing jobs continue to loom large.
Yet, the team behind Spacely AI believes that AI is not here to replace designers but to empower them. Spacely AI, a Thai startup launched in 2023, leverages Generative AI as a design tool, filling the gaps in traditional workflows for interior designers, architects, and creators. In just a short time, Spacely AI has gained over 400,000 users across 50 countries, with a majority based in the United States and Europe.
In this AI-driven world, we had the opportunity to speak with key members behind Spacely AI: Mink Thanatcha Pojthaveekiat, Co-founder and Head of Growth; Mormae Phakaporn Chullavullibha and Mita Paramita Tankamhaeng, UI/UX Designers; and Meji Nawinda Hanrattana, Marketing. They share their insights on the pain points of the design industry, their perspective on the evolving role of technology, and the future of AI in design.
🪨⛏️ Breaking Free from the Traditional Grind: Transforming Design Workflows
According to Mormae Phakaporn Chullavullibha, UI/UX Designer, the traditional design process is grueling, filled with time-consuming steps that can make every project feel like an uphill battle. The process begins with client briefings, followed by developing concepts, creating 3D models, sourcing furniture, applying materials, adjusting lighting, and finally rendering a final image. Every tweak or revision can mean starting over, often leading to frustration and delays. Imagine spending hours crafting a detailed 3D model, only to have it returned with requests for changes—forcing you to redo the same painstaking steps from the beginning.
But with Spacely AI, things are different. Instead of spending days or even weeks on manual processes, designers can now upload site images directly into Spacely AI’s platform, select the client's preferred style, and generate photorealistic visuals in just minutes. The platform takes care of the tedious details, allowing designers to focus on creativity and vision. What once took hours of manual labor can now be done in a fraction of the time, giving designers the ability to respond to clients faster and with more polished results.
Meji Nawinda Hanrattana, Marketing, explains, “Many designers are worried that AI will take over or make their skills less valuable. I’ve even seen comments accusing AI of ruining our design industry. But that’s not what it’s about at all. Adopting AI doesn’t replace your expertise—it enhances it. Those who embrace AI will not only keep up but thrive in this fast-changing world. At Spacely AI, we’re not here to replace designers, but to empower them with tools that amplify their creativity and efficiency, helping them stay ahead as the industry evolves."
Despite the resistance, Spacely AI’s team firmly believes that many designers are eager for change, and their platform will reshape the future of design.
🧬👥 From Humans to AI: A Synergy, Not a Replacement
When introducing Spacely AI to designers, Mink Thanatcha Pojthaveekiat, Head of Growth, explains that people often assume AI will do everything for them. However, the real power of AI lies in combining human expertise with AI capabilities. The platform allows designers to feed their unique knowledge into the system, meaning the final output is always influenced by their creativity and experience.
“We still need the expertise of designers to input the right information because input quality greatly affects the output. For instance, if an architect writes a prompt versus a programmer, the results will differ significantly.”
Mita Paramita Tankamhaeng, UI/UX Designer, adds, “Each designer’s knowledge influences the output. Someone with a background in modern design will generate a very different result compared to someone with an art history background. The advantage lies in designers who can skillfully use AI. It doesn’t mean those who don’t will fail, but adopting this technology offers a competitive edge.”
💡🖥️ A Seamless Design Experience
Spacely AI continues to innovate with tools that make designers' lives easier. One such feature is Spacely Research, which allows users to input prompts for information gathering, streamlining the design research process. Additionally, the platform can automatically generate BOQs (Bills of Quantities), traditionally a manual and time-intensive task.
With the platform's ability to source similar furniture in real time, designers no longer need to worry about stock shortages delaying projects. Spacely AI provides a list of available options and price ranges, allowing clients to choose based on their budget—a feature that saves both time and headaches during the design process.
Spacely AI’s portfolio feature, Portfolio+, allows designers to gather their work into one easily accessible link. With just a few clicks, designers can share their portfolios with clients without the need to create one from scratch.
🌐 From Thailand to the Global Design Stage
Although Spacely AI is a Thai startup, its vision has always been global. From day one, the team focused on solving problems that designers face worldwide. This international focus has paid off, with over 90% of Spacely AI’s users coming from the U.S. and Europe. Today, the platform is used by 400k+ designers across more than 50 countries.
Mink explains, “The fact that we have users in over 50 countries shows that designers everywhere face similar challenges. While Spacely AI might not solve every single problem, it addresses enough key pain points in the design process to keep people coming back. That’s been the driver of our strong international growth.”
Reflecting on the future of design, Mink Thanatcha Pojthaveekiat, Head of Growth, shares, “The design industry has always been about hard work and long hours. If we don’t change how we work and the tools we rely on,nothing will improve. However, with the right transformation, we have the opportunity to not only elevate the quality of our designs but also make a real difference in the lives of everyone in the industry. Its about making things better not just for the work we do, but also the quality of life for us as designers.”
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About Spacely AI:
Originating from Bangkok, Thailand, Spacely AI is a leader in generative AI-enabled design software for both interior designers and businesses such as furnishing businesses. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses to effortlessly create next generation spatial design, encompassing everything from residential and commercial projects to stage designs, weddings, movie scenes, events, and exhibitions. With our advanced technology, we offer rapid rendering and cost-effective design solutions, making personalized and scalable design accessible to all.
