Hello! This week I am sharing some thoughts on what it might mean for design to truly take an interest in our thinking, inspired by some time spent with a new notebook app with some novel ideas about how to integrate AI technology. We’re also admiring a beautiful mid-century lamp by Paavo Tynell and as always I’m sharing a bunch of links with commentary at the bottom.

Imagine cutting your design time in half while doubling your creative output. That’s the power of AI in graphic design today.

I had a lot of fun talking with Arseni Harkunou on the Product Craft podcast. We cover a ton of ground!

Drew Wilson is one of the people pulling that future into the present so this week’s episode is a deep dive into his vision for the new design tool Opacity.

Today, ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, and Figma announced a strategic collaboration to turn design vision into enterprise transformation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the foundation of modern digital experiences. In web design and development, AI refers to intelligent algorithms and systems that can learn from data, make predictions, and automate complex processes. From chatbots that provide instant support to design tools that automatically generate layouts, AI is reshaping how websites are built and experienced.

I remember the first time I used a 3D icon pack on a client project. It was a fintech dashboard redesign for a 99designs client, and I was struggling to stand out from 20+ competing designs. Flat icons were everywhere. Then I discovered 3dicons.co, dropped a handful of minimal 3D icons into the interface, and suddenly the design felt alive—modern, tactile, and genuinely different.

Figma has acquired Weavy, a platform that brings generative AI and professional editing tools into the open canvas. As Figma Weave, the company will help build out image, video, animation, motion design, and VFX media generation and editing capability on the Figma platform.

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User experience (UX) determines the success of digital products today. Whether it’s an e-commerce platform, a SaaS solution, or a mobile app, the way people interact with a product affects engagement, retention, and overall growth. As businesses compete for attention in a crowded digital space, integrating intelligent systems is becoming essential. AI development services are helping companies design products that feel intuitive, responsive, and aligned with user behavior.