HOW TO ADAPT YOUR DESIGN PRACTICE FOR THE AGE OF GENERATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Generative AI has transformed product design from a two-way human-computer interaction into a three-way Human-Model-Interface (HMI) experience, requiring designers to have a deep understanding of AI model capabilities, input requirements, and output quality. Designers must now prototype early and iterate alongside model development, considering complete end-to-end workflows while asking whether the AI can reliably deliver on user expectations and build trust. A four-phase framework—prompt, plan, show, and next—helps users feel supported through AI interactions by gathering context intelligently, clarifying next steps, providing visibility into the model's reasoning, and offering actionable follow-up recommendations.