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Is Figma dead? – There is legitimately no reason to use Figma anymore
Or are the designers dead?
Mar 7 • 
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Is Figma dead? – There is legitimately no reason to use Figma anymore
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Novice vs. Expert Designers
Based on research by one of design’s most influential thinkers.
Feb 21 • 
Thomas Budiman
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Novice vs. Expert Designers
Forget the steps. Follow the signals.
Don’t trust THE design process. Design your design work
May 22 • 
Thomas Budiman
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Forget the steps. Follow the signals.
What’s Going On in May?
“Design, AI, and a $6.5B Vibe Deal.
May 29 • 
Thomas Budiman
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What’s Going On in May?
Core design abilities that AI can’t replace (at least for now)
Future-proofing your design career: what AI can’t replace
May 6 • 
Thomas Budiman
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Core design abilities that AI can’t replace (at least for now)
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 • 
Thomas Budiman
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I asked AI how it could help when designers don’t know where to begin
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 • 
Thomas Budiman
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Stickies #5: These design skills are rarely discussed
A 50-year-old framework that is still relevant to our design exploration
A more deliberate and practical approach to exploring new ideas
Oct 26, 2023 • 
Thomas Budiman
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A 50-year-old framework that is still relevant to our design exploration
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 • 
Thomas Budiman
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ChatGPT is helpful, until it isn’t
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Five fundamental perspectives that shape great design
I wish I'd known them early in my career.
Jul 30, 2024 • 
Thomas Budiman
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Five fundamental perspectives that shape great design
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Stickies #6: What is craft?
A reflection on the meaning of craft.
Mar 13 • 
Thomas Budiman
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Stickies #6: What is craft?
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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 • 
Thomas Budiman
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Super Designer: What can AI do in 30 minutes?
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