Code & Canvas

AI is changing how designers work, but how much of the creative process should we really hand over to it?

In this episode of Code and Canvas, I'm joined by Paul to explore how AI has transformed his design workflow, from simplifying tedious tasks to speeding up the creative process.

We discuss the AI tools he uses, how to separate useful AI-generated responses from the noise, and why human judgment and accountability still matter when it comes to owning your work.

Because while AI can help us design faster, being a great designer is still about knowing what works, what doesn't, and why.

Whether you're already using AI in your workflow or just getting started, there's something to take away from this conversation.

What happens when a designer decides to stop handing things off and start building them? In this episode, I sit down with Ayomidé Daniel, a designer who crossed over into code and never looked back. We get into the honest, unfiltered conversation about what it actually means to design in 2026, why the line between design and development is blurring fast, and whether every designer really needs to learn to code. No theory. Just real talk from someone living it.

In the premiere of Code & Canvas, we explore the evolving relationship between designers and developers through the perspective of a developer turned design engineer.

We discuss whether designers should learn to code, whether developers should learn design, and what really happens when polished mockups meet real-world constraints like performance and accessibility. The episode also touches on design handoffs, the rise of design engineering roles, and how AI is reshaping daily workflows.

If you care about building better products and reducing friction between design and engineering, this conversation sets the stage.