Archive - Design Buddy

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

Or are the designers dead?

Mar 7 •

Novice vs. Expert Designers

Based on research by one of design’s most influential thinkers.

Feb 21 •

Forget the steps. Follow the signals.

Don’t trust THE design process. Design your design work

May 22 •

What’s Going On in May?

“Design, AI, and a $6.5B Vibe Deal.

May 29 •

Core design abilities that AI can’t replace (at least for now)

Future-proofing your design career: what AI can’t replace

May 6 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

Five fundamental perspectives that shape great design

I wish I'd known them early in my career.

Jul 30, 2024 •

Stickies #6: What is craft?

A reflection on the meaning of craft.

Mar 13 •

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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