AI’s Quiet Takeover in Design Hey there, fellow designers. I’ve been mulling over some eye‐opening insights from my recent industry update – yes, even if you’re not writing code, AI is quietly reshaping our creative world. The feature that really caught my eye was the “Substitution Test” from Jeremy Utley’s recent piece. It’s a clever way of asking: if you...

AI Agents as Users: A New Frontier in UX Recently, I’ve been intrigued by the idea that AI agents are now essentially becoming users in their own right. Sarah Gibbons and Kate Moran at Nielsen Norman Group presented this thought-provoking concept, showing how humans are increasingly asking AI agents to navigate interfaces to get tasks done. This shift encourages us...

AI-Powered Design Tools in Action Hey there, fellow designers! Lately, I’ve been digging into some brilliant updates from Y Combinator that really highlight how AI is revolutionising our workflow. It’s fascinating to see how AI isn’t just for backend magic—it’s increasingly making its mark on UX and digital product design. For instance, YC’s recent Launchpad features are inspiring; take products...

AI Tools Shaping Digital Interactions This morning, I was buzzing to read about some captivating innovations in AI technology that are reshaping our digital product design landscape. One standout is Perplexity’s bold move into personal finance. Their new Plaid integration (read more here) allows users to connect bank accounts and credit cards directly into their AI-powered hub. For UX designers...