In this episode, we sit down with Nick Babich — Product Designer and one of the most widely read design writers on Medium — to break down one of the most talked-about tools right now: Claude Design.

We explore what Claude Design actually is, how it compares to Claude Code, and where it fits in a real design workflow. Nick shares his perspective on when it’s useful, when it’s not — and why token limits might be the biggest blocker for adoption.

We also dive into his framework of AI fluency for designers, what separates beginners from advanced users, and why many designers are still stuck using AI at a very surface level.

Beyond tools, we talk about the bigger shift happening in design — from traditional workflows to faster, more experimental, AI-driven ways of building. Including when it makes sense to move from design to code, and how designers should approach learning new tools today.

🔗Nick Babich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbabich/

🔗 Nick Babich on Medium: https://medium.com/@101