TLDR Design · OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

OH, BUT THERE'S ONE MORE THING

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Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

AI can produce convincing outputs, but it lacks the “taste” needed to choose meaningful problems, apply cultural and domain judgment, and guide ideas toward truly innovative outcomes—something exemplified by Steve Jobs' approach at Apple. As a result, designers' key role is defining problem spaces and making strategic decisions, positioning them above AI as judgment-driven leaders rather than tool operators.