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The death of the design system

When AI can generate any component on demand, what's the point of maintaining a library?

Design Systems · 6 min
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Prompt patterns for designers

12 battle-tested prompt structures that actually work for design tasks.

Prompting · 10 min
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Why your design portfolio is lying

The case studies you're proud of might be hurting your job search.

Career · 5 min
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Figma to code is a trap

The promise of automated handoff sounds great until you see the output.

Tools · 7 min
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The UX of AI error states

How to design for when your AI feature confidently gets it wrong.

AI & Design · 8 min
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Stop designing for edge cases

Why 80% of your design effort goes to 5% of user scenarios.

Strategy · 6 min
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The myth of the full-stack designer

Specialization isn't dead. Here's why going deep beats going wide.

Career · 9 min
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Designing for AI trust

Users don't trust AI by default. Here's how to earn it through design.

AI & Design · 7 min
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When to break your own rules

Design systems need escape hatches. Here's how to build them responsibly.

Design Systems · 5 min
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The case for boring design

Innovation is overrated. Most products need consistency, not creativity.

Strategy · 6 min
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AI won't replace designers (but...)

The nuanced reality of AI in design that nobody wants to talk about.

AI & Design · 11 min

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Product Prioritisation Game

Test your product instincts. Prioritise features for a new B2C Fitness App MVP.

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Prompt Pattern Library

A searchable database of effective prompt patterns for designers.

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AI Decision Tree

Interactive tool helping designers decide when to use AI vs. traditional methods.

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AI Data Ethics Canvas

Evaluate the data ethics of your AI features across 6 key decision areas.

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