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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

WHERE'S THE AI DESIGN RENAISSANCE?

Despite 2.5 years of intense AI hype, there's no evidence that current AI tools are making design faster, eliminating designer jobs, or enabling the promised software renaissance—metrics like new app releases and domain registrations remain flat. AI struggles with designs that require tight constraints, novelty, or complexity because its architecture is based on training data, making it best suited for average designs rather than bold, opinionated work that stands out. Designers should focus on out-of-training-data skills, such as pixel-perfect UI and novel interactions, while using AI primarily for small personal projects, internal prototypes, and simple public tools where security and complexity are minimal.

learnui.design14 min read

BORING IS GOOD

AI language models should focus on "boring" tasks, like proofreading and summarizing, rather than attempting high-level thinking, where hallucinations and faulty reasoning can lead to failures. Small language models (SLMs) are sufficient for these modest language tasks, offering benefits such as easier ethical training and lower costs. The industry has been using LLMs backwards by trying to automate complex tasks from the top down instead of augmenting simpler tasks from the bottom up.

bigmedium.com3 min read

HOW DO GOOD DESIGNERS GET STUCK? THEY WASTE TIME TRYING TO MIND-READ THEIR TEAM

Good designers often get stuck by attempting to mind-read their team's intentions when designs are rejected, creating false narratives like "they don't value UX" instead of addressing the real issue. This "LoserThink" pattern prevents designers from asking whether they're solving the actual problem their stakeholders need solved. The solution is to replace assumptions with direct questions about success criteria and understanding team pressures through brief conversations.

dataanddesign.substack.com2 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

WAN 2.5 AI VIDEO GENERATOR

Describe what you want to see, and Wan 2.5 will bring it to life with stunning visuals and perfectly synchronized audio.

wan25.coTool

YOUR SPACE FOR NOTES, TASKS, AND BIG IDEAS

Create stunning documents, manage tasks, build dynamic collections, and structure your ideas your way, whether it's personal journals, work projects, or daily planning.

craft.doTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

HOW DESIGN RADICALLY TRANSFORMED A DYING INDUSTRY

Jacek Utko, a former architect turned newspaper art director, transformed struggling newspapers into award-winning successes through bold, user-focused design. Inspired by Cirque du Soleil's creativity, he reimagined newspapers as visual “performance art,” aligning design with business goals and reader experience. His redesigns in Eastern Europe boosted circulation by up to 100%, increased ad revenue, and earned multiple international design awards, proving how strategic design can drive both innovation and measurable business growth.

uxdesign.cc6 min read

HOW DOUBLE DIAMOND REVIVED A RETRO BRAND WITHOUT IT FEELING DATED

The revival of the classic British beer brand Double Diamond brings nostalgic charm with a modern twist. Originally brewed in 1876 and once a UK best-seller, it faded with changing tastes but has now been relaunched by Jamie Allsopp and Steve Holt using original recipes. Designer Alec Tear and illustrator Satoshi Hashimoto refreshed its iconic logo, typeface, and mascot, blending heritage with contemporary appeal. The result evokes traditional pub culture while feeling bold and relevant to today's drinkers.

creativebloq.com4 min read

BRANDON CONSULTANTS DESIGNS NEW PIZZAEXPRESS SPECIALS RANGE

PizzaExpress has launched a new “Specials” range to bring its restaurant experience into homes, responding to the rise of at-home “fakeaways.” Designed by Brandon Consultants, the packaging features real pizzaiolos proudly presenting their creations, emphasizing craftsmanship and human connection while standing out in the crowded chilled aisle. The refreshed design links the new range to the classic line through consistent visual elements, blending PizzaExpress's artistic heritage with a warm, premium feel that evokes its emotional place in British culture.

designweek.co.uk5 min read