EVERYBODY SAYS CURIOSITY IS THE SKILL. NOBODY TELLS YOU HOW TO DELIVER IT

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Curiosity is becoming one of the most valuable skills for designers as AI automates more execution work. The designers who benefit most from their curiosity are those who explain their intent, understand stakeholders' motivations, create value before asking for help, and build relationships in low-stakes settings. The difference between a curious junior designer who gets shut down and a curious senior designer who earns trust is usually communication, not curiosity itself.