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Figma Agent: A first look

Putting to test an integrated AI tool inside of Figma, with permission to go wild in your canvas.

Claude Thinks. Cursor Builds. Figma Designs. Codex Automates. Here’s My Entire 2026 Workflow.

The AI stack I actually use every day as a Senior Product Designer in Delhi.Continue reading on Medium »

Adobe’s conversational AI agent is a mediocre design intern

The Firefly AI Assistant isn’t as good as a professional human designer or photo editor, but it’s fun to watch it work.

Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas

Figma says users can employ natural language text prompts to direct its new AI agent to generate new designs, edit existing ones, or automate tasks such as generating iterations of existing designs.

Claude Sonnet, Haiku and Opus in Product Design

How To Choose the Right AI Model for Claude CodeContinue reading on UX Planet »

AI-Powered Product Design: Myths & Reality

AI is changing product design fast. But a lot of the discussion around it swings between two extremes: “AI will replace des

AI Is Changing Video Production, But Creativity Still Belongs To People

There is a lot of fear right now around AI and what it means for creative industries, and video production is no exception. Every

Netflix will launch an AI animation studio — but 51% of people aren’t in favor of a future with generative AI content in it

The news of Netflix's AI animation studio was met with criticism on social media, with many Reddit and X users calling the project

Attention Insight

An AI-powered Figma plugin that analyzes visual usability.

Being kind to machines, the genius of Claude’s branding, AI UX debt

AI Can Assist Rather Than Replace Existing Production Methods, Say Filmmakers On Kling AI Panel: “I Want To Work With The Same Crew Members But In Real Time”

Three international filmmakers – working in the U.S., China and South Korea – discussed how AI filmmaking can complement rather th

Google’s new AI tool “Pics” could change graphic design forever — and Canva should be nervous

Google took direct aim at the booming AI-powered design market Tuesday, unveiling Pics — a new image generation and editing tool b

Canva is officially ‘an AI platform with design tools’

Canva built its 265-million-person audience by being the easy-to-use, template-friendly design tool for everyone. And when generat

Figma’s new agentic design tool is like getting an ultra-fast coworker

Today, Figma announced an AI agent built natively inside its collaborative environment. Forget the disconnected, floating prompt b

Canva’s new Gemini integration just made AI graphic design ubiquitous

Canva just pulled off a clean sweep in the AI design world that’s about to make AI-generated branding a lot more common.  On

Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas

Figma's new AI assistant will be first available on Figma Design ...

Google rolls out Neural Expressive redesign of Gemini AI tool

Among a slew of announcements during Google's annual IO developer conference, the American technology company announced a new visu

Kling AI Partners With Evolutionary Films on Animated Feature ‘Minibots,’ Unveils Filmmaker Initiative at Cannes Market

Kling AI reveals 'Minibots' pact with U.K.'s Evolutionary Films, featuring Tony Bancroft and Michael Ferris, at Cannes Film Market

Zawa AI simplifies branding and logo design for small businesses and creators

Zawa is your powerful, free, and easy-to-understand Creative AI Agent for professional branding, built for small businesses and cr

What new AI design tools mean for brand typography

The bad news: they make your brand appear safe and generic. The good news: brands that distinguish themselves can stand out even m

Best AI Art Generators for Designers in 2026

Overview: AI art generators now support professional branding, campaigns, UI concepts, and production workflows with faster creati

Designers have "signed away all of our ideas" to Instagram says Tom Dixon

Designers shouldn't worry about their ideas being stolen by AI since they have already lost control of their intellectual property

Morgan Stanley Cuts Figma Price Target Despite 46% Revenue Growth: Is AI Competition the Risk?

Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Figma (NYSE:FIG) to $38 from $44, maintaining an Equal Weight rating following the desi

Netflix's secret AI studio INKubator is hiring fast, with plans to produce animated shorts using generative AI.

Netflix has been secretly building an AI animation studio called INKubator to produce animated shorts and specials using generativ

I tested Claude Design and Canva AI. One had to be coached, the other anticipated my every need.

To better understand the "SaaSpocalyse" fears, I tested how Claude Design and Canva stack up when tasked with designing the same s

What new AI design tools mean for brand typography

The bad news: they make your brand appear safe and generic. The good news: brands that distinguish themselves can stand out even m

Design enters its frenemies era

It was the shock that the design world didn’t see coming, but should have. In mid-April, Anthropic, the maker of Claude, launched

AI design could "bring back the beauty and aesthetics of the classical era"AI design could "bring back the beauty and aesthetics of the classical era"

The project saw Fu generate a series of column capitals using AI image generator Midjourney that were then hand-carved in stone by

How AI software will change architecture and design

AI text-to-image software like Midjourney, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion has the potential to change the way that architects approac

West Virginia Creators, Rejoice: Tripo Studio’s AI Makes 3D Design Accessible for Everyone

In West Virginia, creativity thrives—from the artisans in Charleston crafting handcrafted goods to the students in Morgantown expl

AI design tools reshape creative workflows with new capabilities

AI-powered design platforms like Canva AI, Figma AI, and open-source alternatives are redefining creative work, from mood boards t

Claude Design Puts Figma’s AI Growth Story Under Closer Scrutiny

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a new AI powered design platform, alongside its Mythos AI model. The company is positioning

My UX design job allowed me to pivot into a role where I explain AI

Sajani Lokuge says she built a LinkedIn following by posting about AI and careers before she was approached for the role.

Why AI brands are obsessed with serif fonts

We talk to a creative director at Monotype about the rising trend for 'human' type.

Claude Design: Good, Bad, and Ugly

It’s been a couple of weeks since Anthropic released its new tool: Claude Design. The tool created a lot of buzz in the design space. Some…Continue reading on UX Planet »

The Daily Heller: Does AI-Generated Art Demand a Seal of Disapproval?

Exploring the next frontier of ethical challenges. The post The Daily Heller: Does AI-Generated Art Demand a Seal of Disapproval? appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

Output isn’t design

The assumption behind AI design tools is very clear: that design is the act of producing.

Is AI video just a prequel? Runway’s CEO thinks world models are next

AI-generated video has gone from novelty to creative tool almost overnight, and Runway has a front row seat to the shift. The New York-based company has raised close to $860 million at a $5.3 billion valuation, and its models are going toe-to-toe with the most well-funded labs in the world, includin

how DLR Group advances integrated design to elevate human experience

CDO peter rutti details how DLR Group harnesses cross-sector expertise, collective wisdom, and internal AI tools to design a more resilient, human future. The post how DLR Group advances integrated design to elevate human experience appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

AI and Design System

How to optimize your Figma design system for Claude CodeContinue reading on UX Planet »

How Autodesk’s new AI tool gets us closer to ‘just press animate’

Flow Studio’s new features turn character creation and animation into a single process.

Agentic Product Design

5 design tasks you can automate with AI todayContinue reading on UX Planet »

Rebuilding the data stack for AI

Artificial intelligence may be dominating boardroom agendas, but many enterprises are discovering that the biggest obstacle to meaningful adoption is the state of their data. While consumer-facing AI tools have dazzled users with speed and ease, enterprise leaders are discovering that deploying AI a

No AI used

I’m seeing more and more designers proudly stating “No AI used” for the fine UI design, graphics, and motion effects they craft.Continue reading on UX Planet »

7 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Creating Claude Skills

Top 7 most common mistakes when creating Claude Skills and how to avoid them when crafting a new skill (“UI audit for for Figma” skill).Continue reading on UX Planet »

Claude Design Weekly Usage Limit: 5 Ways to Avoid Hitting It

Claude Design is a new prototyping tool from Anthropic that has generated a lot of buzz in the design world. Some people even call it a…Continue reading on UX Planet »

Designing using Claude Code and Figma MCP – how good are they?

And should creatives be worried?

ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media

ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.

From mockups to momentum: How vibe coding is changing the design process

Introducing Canva AI 2.0: Reimagining how the world creates

Dezeen In Depth features America's first mail-order servant robot

This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter features a look at America's first mail-order servant robot and an interview with OMA partner Reinier de Graaf. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today! This month, Dezeen's Ellen Eberhardt went behind the scenes with the designers behind America's first mail-order

GPT 5.5 vs Opus 4.7: Which AI Model Is Best for Product Design?

OpenAI released its new flagship AI model GPT-5.5, and it demonstrates excellent performance in many tasks. In this article, I want to…Continue reading on UX Planet »

‘impossible to ignore’ by SICIS unites fine jewelry, interior design and artistic mosaics in milan

SICIS joins milan design week 2026 with ‘impossible to ignore’ environments, envisioned to unite artistic mosaics, furniture, and fine jewelry. The post ‘impossible to ignore’ by SICIS unites fine jewelry, interior design and artistic mosaics in milan appeared first on designboom | architecture &amp

Kartell juxtaposes latest collection with AI-generated artworks at Salone del Mobile

Italian furniture brand Kartell has presented its new products at Salone del Mobile against a backdrop of colourful expressionistic paintings – all generated by artificial intelligence. The AI-generated artworks appear behind new products by designers Philippe Starck, Patricia Urquiola and Barber Os

ChatGPT Images 2.0 has people declaring the death of graphic design... again

Should we actually be worried this time?

Colgate just shamelessly posted AI slop and thought we wouldn't notice

"Please hire new graphic designers”.

Ten furniture designs offering tasteful solutions for everyday spaces

With Milan design week in full swing, we've rounded-up some of our favourite furniture designs to inspire your entries to Dezeen Awards. Centred around the Salone del Mobile furniture fair, this year's Milan design week takes place from 20 to 26 April and is set to host hundreds of designers, archit

Snøhetta creates cloud-like Milan installation for USM

USM's classic Haller storage system forms the framework for a "breathing" textile membrane that cocoons visitors to this Milan design week installation, developed in collaboration with architecture studio Snøhetta and artist Annabelle Schneider. The Swiss furniture brand partnered with Snøhetta and

The UX Designer’s Nightmare: When “Production-Ready” Becomes A Design Deliverable

In a rush to embrace AI, the industry is redefining what it means to be a UX designer, blurring the line between design and engineering. Carrie Webster explores what’s gained, what’s lost, and why designers need to remain the guardians of the user experience.

Thoughts and feelings around Claude Design

The beast is hairy enough that entire design roles now specialize in wrangling the system itself.

Quarter Drop: Revisiting Arcade Typography Through Boxal

Boxal, a new typeface from The Northern Block designed by Jonathan Hill, reinterprets the pixelated language of 1980s arcade culture through a contemporary lens—pairing nostalgic form with proportional spacing and modern versatility. The post Quarter Drop: Revisiting Arcade Typography Through Boxal

When Everyone Can Design, What Matters Changes

What claims are AI systems comfortable repeating about us? What facts are missing, inconsistent, or contradicted across the web? Justin Ahrens argues that those are not just SEO questions. They are brand governance questions. The post When Everyone Can Design, What Matters Changes appeared first on

Apple’s Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto

In this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Tim Cook’s legacy as CEO at Apple and what his long-rumored departure means for the future of one of the world's biggest companies.

The Death of Digital Product Design

And its rebirth in the AI eraContinue reading on UX Planet »

GPT image gen prompting guide

Prompting patterns, best practices, and example prompts drawn from real production use cases for gpt-image-2.

Using Design Systems in Claude Design: How Good Is It?

Claude Design caused a lot of buzz in the product design space, and many people started to wonder whether this tool can (and should) be…Continue reading on UX Planet »

The Daily Heller: Drawing Without AI

Design seemed so much easier in the days when all technique was left to the individual. The post The Daily Heller: Drawing Without AI appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

Claude Opus 4.7 for Product Designers

Claude Opus 4.7 is the newest and most powerful AI model from Anthropic.Continue reading on UX Planet »

Handmade Designs: The New Trust Signal

In an era of AI-generated-everything, AI-fatigued users want designs that look like they were made by a person.

To Ignite a Personalization Practice, Run this Prepersonalization Workshop

Picture this. You’ve joined a squad at your company that’s designing new product features with an emphasis on automation or AI. Or your company has just implemented a personalization engine. Either way, you’re designing with data. Now what? When it comes to designing for personalization, there are

The Wax and the Wane of the Web

I offer a single bit of advice to friends and family when they become new parents: When you start to think that you’ve got everything figured out, everything will change. Just as you start to get the hang of feedings, diapers, and regular naps, it’s time for solid food, potty training, and overnigh

Designers, (Re)define Success First

About two and a half years ago, I introduced the idea of daily ethical design. It was born out of my frustration with the many obstacles to achieving design that’s usable and equitable; protects people’s privacy, agency, and focus; benefits society; and restores nature. I argued that we need to ove

Good taste the only real moat left

The real edge comes from pairing judgment with context, stakes, and the willingness to build.

Red-lining AI

Blanket AI bans mistake the tool for the problem, Thoughtful integration of automation, ethics, and creative work offers a better path forward.

The ad industry, AI and the environment

As agencies and networks rush to embrace AI, its wider impact on the planet is all too often forgotten. Here we look at what creative leaders need to know and the key role they can play in generating good practice

rediscover the mazda suitcase car, a portable three-wheeled vehicle that fits in a samsonite

the concept trike was inspired by a vision of getting around airports more efficiently. The post rediscover the mazda suitcase car, a portable three-wheeled vehicle that fits in a samsonite appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome

Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.

Spatially complex bamboo table among projects from The University of Hong Kong

Dezeen School Shows: a table made from bamboo and wood, which uses AI in its design process, is among the projects from The University of Hong Kong. Also featured is a reconstruction of a log building with local materials, and a construction project exploring soil-based techniques. The University of

Nano Banana in Figma

Exploring image creation & editing with AI without leaving FigmaContinue reading on UX Planet »

Figma Design System + Claude Code

How to improve the consistency of Claude Code output when using Figma design systemContinue reading on UX Planet »

How To Use Andrej Karpathy’s Knowledge Wiki Approach for Product Research

Early this month, Andrej Karpathy shared a viral post titled LLM Knowledge Bases in which he explains the process he follows when creating…Continue reading on UX Planet »

Practical Guide for Creating Animated Effects with Claude Code

10 practical rules for making the most of Claude Code for creating animated effects (+3 ready-to-use prompt templates)Continue reading on UX Planet »

Decimal Gives The Creators Coalition on Artificial Intelligence an Optimistic Brand Identity

CCAI needed branding that reflected their important mission to protect human creatives. Decimal delivered. The post Decimal Gives The Creators Coalition on Artificial Intelligence an Optimistic Brand Identity appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

Top 7 Claude Code Skills Repos for Product Designers

Skills are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to improve Claude Code efficiency for a specific task . But creating a new skill…Continue reading on UX Planet »

M+C Saatchi Bets on Design in the AI Era

In an industry accelerating toward infinite output, M+C Saatchi’s appointment of Naz Kasim signals a deliberate shift: from production to perspective. As AI flattens creative differentiation, design re-emerges as a strategic discipline; one rooted in taste, judgment, and cultural precision, offering

Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.

World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to

Claude Design: Figma Killer or Just Another Design Tool?

Anthropic just released a new tool called Claude Design, and as you probably guessed, this tool is built for product designers. It

Exhibition marks 25 years of "incredible" Princeton Media + Modernity seminar

An exhibition highlighting the 25th anniversary of the Program of Media + Modernity seminar at Princeton University has been insta

OFFF x Uncommon: The Future of Creativity Isn’t Artificial; It’s Cultured

At OFFF Barcelona 2026, Uncommon Creative Studio challenges the rise of AI-driven design with a radically human alternative. In a

AI Drafting My Stories? Over My Dead Body

AI-assisted writing is creeping into newsrooms under the guise of efficiency. But the tradeoff may be more profound than publisher

Why Metro 2039 is doubling down on tightly curated, story-first level design

4A Games is pushing back against open-world excess.

Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals

The company says Claude Design is intended to help people like founders and product managers without a design background share the

New Claude Code Desktop App

The good and bad about the redesigned version of Claude CodeContinue reading on UX Planet »

The Download: bad news for inner Neanderthals, and AI warfare’s human illusion

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the w

“The opposite of AI slop”: how Mixtape’s handmade animation builds real emotion

The art direction and rendering tricks behind Mixtape's nostalgic feel are explained.

How robots learn: A brief, contemporary history

Roboticists used to dream big but build small. They’d hope to match or exceed the extraordinary complexity of the human body, and

The Bionic Awards shifted my view on AI filmmaking

I went in skeptical, but came out with more clarity around this divisive new creative category.

The PLAUD NotePin S is an AI voice recorder you can wear

PLAUD's AI recorder is now hands-free. However, it is far from money-free.

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises

The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.

Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project

The studio's first project will be about Moses and star Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, to be released this spring on Prime Vid

The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund

In a bid to minimize dependence on technology from other countries, the UK government is plowing resources into homegrown AI start

How to prevent “You’ve hit your limit” when working with Claude Code

Reaching the usage limit is by far one of the most annoying thing that happen when you work with Claude Code, especially when you

SYS's performancewear is designed to "move with intention"

Promotion: South Korean brand SYS has entered the US market with its collection of "precision-engineered" performancewear for men

Serious People uses humour to take on climate polluters

Rejecting traditional client relationships, the creative climate studio creates mischievous campaigns that call out corporations,

Asics reframes race day in new OOH campaign

The brand teams up with Design Bridge and Partners on a photographic campaign that goes beyond personal bests and celebrates the ‘

Adobe is making bold claims about its new Firefly AI Assistant

"All of Adobe’s magic in a single wand."

Allbirds Is Pivoting to AI Compute. Sure, Why Not

Once a $4 billion apparel juggernaut, Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI, a “GPU-as-a-Service” company. Hey, if you can't beat ’e

Azul lounge chair by Lina Bo Bardi via Paola Lenti

Dezeen Showroom: created by pioneering modernist architect and designer Lina Bo Bardi for her home in São Paulo, the Azul lounge c

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

Twenty-nine unmissable exhibitions and installations at Milan design week 2026

In the run-up to Milan design week, we've compiled a list of must-see happenings around the city, including a mindfulness space by

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

An analysis by WIRED and Indicator found nearly 90 schools and 600 students around the world impacted by AI-generated deepfake nud

Verso modular bathroom furniture collection by Roca

Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Roca has created an adaptable bathroom furniture system that can be tailored to different functions

Tesco and Adobe Turn 24 Million Clubcard Households Into an AI Engine - AIM Media House

Adobe and Tesco team up to turn 24 million Clubcard households into an AI-powered personalization engine.

AI Image Generators Compare Strengths for Designers - Let's Data Science

A side-by-side comparison of leading AI image generators reveals which tools best serve working designers.

Synsisal carpet tiles by Curran

Curran's new Synsisal tiles blend synthetic and natural fibers — a material innovation worth watching.

Why traditional branding systems are dead

Why static brand guidelines can't survive in an era of generative content and real-time personalization.

Tesco and Adobe sign AI deal to boost Clubcard personalisation - The Grocer

Adobe's partnership with Britain's largest supermarket signals AI-first retail brand experiences.

Stefan Scholten launches collectible design brand Matera at Salone del Mobile

Stefan Scholten debuts Matera, a new collectible design label, at this year's Salone del Mobile.

New Amazon branding is stunningly different

Amazon quietly rolled out a strikingly different visual identity — here's what changed and why it matters.

Ma Yansong and Jo Barnard revealed as Dezeen Awards 2026 judges

Ma Yansong and Jo Barnard join the Dezeen Awards 2026 jury — bringing perspectives from architecture and interiors.