SYNTHETIC DEVELOPER, THE SOLO DESIGNER'S BEST FRIEND?

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Designer Anna Lefour tested a “synthetic developer” powered by ChatGPT to simulate collaboration when no real developers were available. The AI helped structure ideas and explore technical options but lacked context, curiosity, and human insight. She concluded that AI can support, not replace, collaboration. It is best used as a preparation tool before real developer discussions in a hybrid workflow.