THE BIG ONE
Rethinking design leadership with swarms and flocks — This article explores how design leadership can evolve by embracing collaborative, swarm-like behaviors, creating a more dynamic and inclusive design process. By focusing on collective intelligence, teams can generate innovative ideas and solutions that resonate with users. This shift could redefine how we approach team dynamics in design. Read more here.
QUICK HITS
Dogfooding vs. QA vs. User Research — This article emphasizes the importance of user research over dogfooding, arguing that internal testing can overlook real user needs and behaviors. Learn why here.
How to Decide When an AI Tool Is Worth Keeping — The PROVE framework helps designers evaluate AI tools effectively, ensuring that only the most beneficial ones are adopted. Discover the framework here.
Opportunities for AI in Accessibility — This piece highlights how AI can be leveraged to enhance accessibility in design, ensuring a more inclusive user experience. Explore the possibilities.
Design Systems Are About to Become Executable — A shift is occurring in design systems, allowing them to become more interactive and executable, paving the way for better integration and collaboration. Read more about it.
ONE THING TO TRY
Consider implementing the PROVE framework to evaluate any new AI tools your team is considering. This structured approach can help ensure you're making informed decisions.
Happy designing!