We're looking at AI-assisted design today. We talked about how the 'designer' title has evolved and how to design with AI without losing your creative voice. Plus, we're breaking down the brand designer vs. product designer debate that blew up on Naija design Twitter few weeks ago.

We're also giving you a free design system template to start designing with AI today.

👍 Product Thumbs Up:

• Dayo Cyrus on Instagram
• @wearegst and their influence on graphic designers making infographics relating to Nigerian corruption

👎 Product Thumbs Down:

• Microsoft Excel redesign
• iOS Photos collection
• Apple Magic mouse (yes, still)

The Evolution of Design Tools

• Mini history lesson: how the term "designer" came to be
• How fast new tools are being shipped right now

Tools We're Watching:

• Claude Code
• Figma's Vectorise tool
• Remotion
• ChatGPT's Atlas

2026 Design Process & Toolkit with AI

• How it differs from the traditional design process
• Working with AI on side projects vs. in big teams
• The hidden costs and trade-offs nobody talks about
• Bypassing developers: building real apps, not just prototypes
• Why you need to pass your design philosophy to AI before anything else

Is AI-Assisted Design Anti-Creative?We tackle this question head-on with personal experiences and honest takes.

Brand Designers vs. Product DesignersWe break down the debate that took over Naija design Twitter a few weeks ago. Hot takes included.

🎁 Free Template: Design Philosophy for AI ToolsWe're sharing our framework for feeding your design philosophy to AI so you can actually build things that match your vision. Download it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uCvDScQATh6JAFtBWgYD-Z3Z51HI2BK_2rAelzamusM/edit?usp=sharing

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