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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

ESCAPE FROM THE FIGMA TITANIC: PART 1 — DEEP DIVE INTO AI-DRIVEN USE CASES

AI product design should prioritize use case storyboarding over creating pixel-perfect Figma screens to align AI systems with human needs. There are five DOs, including starting with user intent, testing storyboards with users before UI design, and using subject-to-AI transitions to clarify when AI activates. It's essential to avoid system feature focus over human outcomes, not skip AI handoff moments, and reject static wireframes for dynamic AI intelligence.

uxforai.com6 min read

EIGHT ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR USING FIGMA MAKE

Figma introduced Make, a prompt-to-code feature that transforms concepts into functional prototypes through detailed prompts, at Config 2025. The tool works best with comprehensive initial prompts, clean design files with proper Auto Layout, and incremental improvements rather than complex changes simultaneously. Teams can leverage existing components for consistency, use point-and-edit for quick visual tweaks, integrate realistic data for dynamic prototypes, and even create handoff tools that generate production-ready code snippets.

figma.com13 min read

THE DESIGNER'S HIERARCHY OF CAREER NEEDS

Compensation, edification, and recognition are not equally important in building a sustainable design career—they form a hierarchy where financial stability must come first, followed by skill-building, and lastly, recognition as a potential byproduct of doing meaningful work. Prioritizing recognition too early often leads to undervalued labor and burnout, while focusing first on getting paid and then growing expertise lays the foundation for long-term success.

chrbutler.com8 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

MAKE STUNNING PRESENTATIONS

Chronicle combines AI with taste to help you go from raw thoughts to polished presentations. It is designed for serious work. Start with templates, create with AI workflows, and collaborate with your team to shape your ideas into impactful narratives.

chroniclehq.comTool

CREATE VIRAL VIDEOS ADS

Create high-ROI video ads in seconds with VidAU. VidAU's AI-powered toolkit of proven ad templates, avatars, and data-backed formats can be used to launch scroll-stopping creatives—fast. No editing needed.

vidau.aiTool

DESIGN TOKENS STARTER CANVAS

A structured FigJam canvas with pre-formulated questions that guide you through five pillars of planning so you can make smarter decisions faster.

jeromantik.deTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

UX CHALLENGES WITH MCPS

MCPs (Model Context Protocols) excel at orchestration workflows like information synthesis and task automation but struggle with iteration workflows requiring real-time feedback and continuous refinement. Working with MCPs involves two key UX challenges: unintuitive configuration similar to IFTTT and interaction patterns that feel like bridge solutions rather than natural app evolution. Most workflows are hybrid, requiring different AI interaction approaches depending on whether users need discrete task delegation or continuous creative assistance with immediate visual feedback.

hvpandya.com9 min read

SIX WAYS TO USE DOCUMENTATION ANALYTICS IN YOUR NEXT DESIGN SYSTEM LAUNCH

Documentation analytics help design system teams measure launch success by moving beyond "we shipped it" to understanding actual impact and user engagement. The six key strategies include revisiting original goals to assess whether updates solved intended problems, using time filters to analyze post-launch behavior patterns, and tracking page views versus sessions to distinguish visibility from meaningful engagement. Teams should examine top-performing content to identify successful patterns, address underperforming pages through improved messaging or targeted outreach, and use insights to optimize future launches with data-driven strategies.

supernova.io4 min read

SARAH O'CONNELL ON PROVING PEOPLE WRONG AND WHY THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE WORKING-CLASS VOICES

Sarah O'Connell forged a successful copywriting career without traditional industry credentials, relying instead on craft, confidence, and community to overcome bias and underestimation. Now a leader and advocate for working-class representation in the creative industry, she emphasizes the power of self-belief, mentorship, and diverse voices in driving truly original and meaningful work.

creativeboom.com4 min read