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Design Isn’t Dead. You Sound Dumb

  • Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, UX Design

“Design is dead”? No, you just never understood it. This bold piece calls out lazy hot takes, holds designers accountable, and makes a sharp case for what design really is (and isn’t) in the age of AI.

Article by Nate Schloesser
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Design Isn’t Dead. You Sound Dumb
  • The article challenges the claim that “design is dead,” blaming both outsiders and designers for misunderstanding or misrepresenting the field.
  • It argues that AI threatens only superficial design, not true design, and calls for a more mature, collaborative mindset.
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Introducing Iterative Alignment Theory (IAT)

  • AI Alignment, AI Ethics, AI Personalization, AI Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Human-AI Interaction

What if AI didn’t just follow your lead, but grew with you? Discover how Iterative Alignment Theory (IAT) redefines AI alignment as an ethical, evolving collaboration shaped by trust and feedback.

Article by Bernard Fitzgerald
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Introducing Iterative Alignment Theory (IAT)
  • The article introduces Iterative Alignment Theory (IAT) as a new approach to human-AI interaction.
  • It shows how alignment can evolve through trust-based, feedback-driven engagement rather than static guardrails.
  • It argues that ethical, dynamic collaboration is the future of AI alignment, especially when tailored to diverse cognitive profiles.
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Figma takes on all of the competition in the age of AI

  • Accessibility, Conversational Design, Inclusion, UX Design

Figma adds AI and new tools to stay on top, but its future faces big risks.

Article by Alex Smith
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Figma takes on all of the competition in the age of AI

  • This article provides and overview and perspective on how Figma is leveling up its tools — adding AI, website publishing, and advanced drawing so designers can do more in one place.

  • They’re going after big competitors like Adobe, Canva, and Webflow by making Figma’s platform a “one-stop shop” for design and marketing work.

  • This author believes that despite the AI hype, Figma isn’t dying — they’re adapting fast to keep users happy and stay on top.

  • The big risk is the future — if Figma goes public and raises prices, they could become like Adobe (huge but expensive) or risk losing users to the next big, more intuitive design tool.

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Being Blind on the Internet

  • Accessibility, Conversational Design, Inclusion, UX Design

A conversation between a blind digital accessibility consultant and a UX designer.

Article by Tamara Sredojevic
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Being Blind on the Internet
  • The article explores what it’s like to navigate the internet as a blind person.
  • It shows how even basic tasks become difficult due to poor design, missing labels, and inaccessible interfaces.
  • It argues that true accessibility requires empathy, inclusion, and designing with blind users from the start.
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The Broken Promises of Design Systems: Why Following the Rules Won’t Get You to Great Products

  • Artificial Intelligence, Design Systems, Design Thinking, Future of Design, Innovation

Design systems were meant to streamline design and boost creativity — so why do they often do the opposite?

Article by Itai Vonshak
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The Broken Promises of Design Systems: Why Following the Rules Won’t Get You to Great Products
  • The article questions whether design systems really help create better products.
  • It explains how they often limit creativity, are hard to maintain, and don’t scale well.
  • It suggests we need more flexible, AI-powered tools to support great design.
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