Notes on design
Thoughts on product design, and the new tools and ways of making that are changing it.
June 3, 2026
Generate, Evaluate, Refine: Design Judgment in AI-Assisted Product Design
AI can generate more design options faster than any designer working alone. What it can’t do is know which options belong in your product. A look at a workflow that uses AI where it’s strongest and reserves the hardest thinking for the designer.
August 22, 2025
Why “Visual Polish” Is Not Design Feedback
“Visual polish” isn’t feedback, it’s a placeholder. It masks honest critique behind a fuzzy phrase, and without a shared definition of done, teams end up in endless revision cycles chasing a finish line no one has actually defined.
July 7, 2025
Beyond Dashboards with Generative UI
Most dashboards present data. Generative UI presents context. This article explores how contextual interfaces can help people understand complex information without relying on filters, saved views, or static dashboards.
January 11, 2022
Using Session Analysis Tools to Untangle Unclear User Needs
Something’s off with your product’s user engagement, but you can’t pinpoint what. Have you tried session recording analysis? Find out why you should, what to look for, and how to get started.