In 5 steps: Create a business prototype with Lovable

In 5 steps: Create a prototype for your startup idea with Lovable

Got a great idea but don’t know how to code (or just don’t have the time)? Lovable is an AI-powered app builder that helps you turn plain prompts into real, working web apps, no technical skills required.

Whether you’re testing an idea, impressing a potential investor, or just want to see your product live, here’s how to start:

Step 1: Describe your idea in a single prompt

Go to lovable.dev and tell it what you want to build.

Here are 5 prompts to try out:

• “Build a journaling app that lets users log moods, tag entries, and see weekly summaries.”
• “Create a personal finance tracker that lets users record income/expenses and see pie chart summaries.”
• “Build a simple project management app with to-do lists, deadlines, and team assignments.”
• “Make a portfolio website with sections for about, projects, and contact form.”
• “Create a goal-setting app that tracks daily habits and shows weekly progress.”

You don’t have to be perfect — Lovable will interpret and build based on what you type.

Step 2: Let Lovable generate your MVP

In minutes, it’ll generate a live preview of your app with working UI and basic functionality. It’s like skipping months of mockups and dev sprints.

You can tweak things by editing the prompt or giving follow-up instructions like:

“Add authentication” or “Make the design minimal and mobile-friendly.”

Step 3: Customize and refine

Once the skeleton is ready, you can:

• Replace dummy text with your actual content
• Move elements around
• Adjust colors, layout, or branding

The editor is super intuitive. No code, just creativity.

Step 4: Deploy and go live

When you’re happy, hit Preview. Lovable hosts the app for you, giving you a public link you can share with your team, users, or potential investors.

Here’s the web I created for hotspots and workshops in Brussels: https://preview--brussels-buzz-finder.lovable.app/ 

Step 5: Share, test, and iterate

Now the fun part: gather feedback, see what clicks, and refine the app as you go.

Want to pivot? Just update your prompt and rebuild, no starting over from scratch.

You’re not just brainstorming anymore, you’re building. And that’s what sets real founders and innovators apart. Let me know what you would like to dive in next!

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