Archive - Design Buddy

Not every AI tool is worth your time

A simple framework for choosing tools that truly add value.

Aug 26 •

Testing Claude Code to Build a Lightweight Tool

What if AI could help you build the plugin, tool, or script you actually need to do your work?

Aug 4 •

July 2025

June 2025

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

Jun 27 •

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 •

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