Archive - Design Buddy

ChatGPT is helpful, until it isn’t

And here's how you can reinforce its behaviors so you actually get the most out of it

17 hrs ago •

I asked AI how it could help when designers don’t know where to begin

Get unstuck: 5 AI prompts to help you think and move forward.

Jun 8 •

May 2025

April 2025

Stickies #8: AI = Awake Intention

AI can erode your critical thinking and make you over-reliant — here’s how to use it without losing your edge.

Apr 26 •

Super Designer: What can AI do in 30 minutes?

AI isn’t just about exponential speed. It’s a multiplier that sharpens your thinking and actions.

Apr 20 •

Navigating complexity as a designer

Three lessons from three design leaders about working with complexity.

Apr 11 •

The Pursuit of MEANING

How can design hold its meaning in this AI landscape?

Apr 3 •

March 2025

Stickies #6: What is craft?

A reflection on the meaning of craft.

Mar 13 •

Is Figma dead? – There is legitimately no reason to use Figma anymore

Or are the designers dead?

Mar 7 •

February 2025

Stickies #5: These design skills are rarely discussed

No yiddi-yadda, no mumbo-jumbo. I genuinely want to talk more about these topics.

Feb 28 •

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