This week's curated resources for designers delve into the intersection of craft, AI, and UX. One article laments the decline of genuine craftsmanship in modern homes and furniture, contrasting it with the prevalence of cheap, mass-produced items. Another piece by Sophie Shrimpton argues that AI-generated UI prioritizes speed over true UX. A sponsored event offers workshops on integrating design systems with AI tools to ensure on-brand and consistent output, reducing rework.Editor picks feature Dan Maccarone's perspective on individual responsibility for career development in the AI era, Arin Bhowmick's skepticism about the utility of synthetic users in UX research, and Bas Wallet's exploration of how apps understand and influence user decisions.The "Make me think" section explores AI's persuasive power through a discussion on Meta's cute AI agent and the concept of AI invasive design, where businesses mimic AI success without understanding underlying outcomes. It also highlights the idea of chat as AI's command line, enabling direct manipulation of AI-generated visualizations. Another thought-provoking piece emphasizes centering human narratives over technological solutions."Cool finds" include a Creative Intelligence Report, Freaking Good Libraries, and Amazing Glass. The "Careers & more" section features articles on "The taste paradox" by Nicole Alexandra Michaelis, the application of Jev for UX by Patrick Neeman, and ethical gamification and AI design by Melinda Jacobs. Readers are encouraged to support the newsletter through sponsors, referrals, or direct sponsorship.