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What the #%!@ is Vibe Coding?

by Josh Tyson
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As AI weaves deeper into our tools and workflows, experience design is entering a new era—one that’s less about wireframes and more about vibes.

In this episode of Invisible Machines, design sage Tim Wood (Meta, Amazon Q Developer) returns to the podcast to explore the rise of AI-first design—and to decode the trending term “vibe coding.” What starts as a chat about design quickly expands into a broader exploration of how AI is reshaping the way we build, feel, and interact with digital systems.

From automated mainframe migration to the spontaneous birth of the term “placebo swipes,” this conversation tackles both tactical and philosophical shifts in designing intelligent systems. With decades of hands-on experience, Tim brings a grounded perspective on what it means to design for a world where AI isn’t just a feature—it’s a foundation.

The takeaway? In the age of AI, good design isn’t just functional—it feels right. And getting it right means tapping into something deeper than logic.

Listen now for a provocative deep dive into the future of design, where intuition, storytelling, and intelligence converge.

post authorJosh Tyson

Josh Tyson
Josh Tyson is the co-author of the first bestselling book about conversational AI, Age of Invisible Machines. He is also the Director of Creative Content at OneReach.ai and co-host of both the Invisible Machines and N9K podcasts. His writing has appeared in numerous publications over the years, including Chicago Reader, Fast Company, FLAUNT, The New York Times, Observer, SLAP, Stop Smiling, Thrasher, and Westword. 

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