Designers as agent orchestrators: what I learnt shipping with AI in 2025

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Designers hold the best qualities to get refine AI outputs that’s needed for building successful products Traditionally we’ve shied away from building because the chasm to go from designing to shipping requires learning to code, test, and bug fix. All of it required massive time investment to learn syntax, that changes every few years while … Weiterlesen

The dilemma of agency in design

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What it takes to overcome obstacles and drive positive impact inside systems that resist change. Illustration by Sh8peshifters / Source: designingtomorrowbook.com Over the past years, I’ve spoken with many design students about life-centred design, responsible innovation, and bringing non-human perspectives into the design process. These ideas tend to resonate deeply. Many students are drawn to design … Weiterlesen

From playwright to stage manager

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MINDFUL AI DESIGN The improv theater guide to AI design The show that went off script This summer, Google released a fascinating research prototype — a demo of a “neural” operating system that generates itself on the fly. It looks comfortably familiar: an old-school desktop with windows, icons, menus, a mouse pointer. Google Gemini Flash-Lite “Neural OS” But start clicking, and dream logic … Weiterlesen

Your product is a theme park

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A practical way to evaluate what to fix next. A ‘Dufan’ Theme Park Illustration (by Jumping Space Studio) Disclaimer: Some visuals in this article are AI-generated. I’m using them only to help explain the ideas more clearly. These visuals are not intended for commercial use, and I’m not monetizing this article. If any visual resembles an existing … Weiterlesen

Escaping AI sludge, Figma Make prompts, UX for board games

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Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “AI is now omnipresent in our workflows, but it’s come at a cost: a sea of sameness. Lately, products have begun to look and feel homogeneous & indistinguishable, leading to diluted brands and increasingly sterile interactions. Big tech paves the way for others to follow; It’s time to stop … Weiterlesen

Who’s Spotting You When You Automate

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Who’s spotting you when you automate Designing for humans in high-pressure environments. A good spotter reduces your fear of a catastrophe. They’ve positioned themselves close enough to you, don’t interfere with your lift, and you know they’re watching to step in if needed. This certainty allows you to feel safe. But when you don’t trust your … Weiterlesen