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Why design (still) matters, Taste is not a methodology, Borrowed slopes
AI companies are increasingly hiring forward-deployed engineers to address customer needs directly. This role, experiencing significant growth, emphasizes listening and rapid response to user problems. The author reflects on applying this approach within their own newsroom, highlighting the importance of slow listening and fast action. The article introduces image.to.design, a tool that converts screenshots into real HTML, claiming superiority over AI models in layout and assets. Several editor picks explore design topics, including outdated digital design kits, demonstrating design's impact to finance, and designing for nascent ideas. The UX Collective aims to elevate design voices and foster critical thinking among designers. "Make me think" sections delve into the justification of projects and the ownership of coherence within design functions. They also discuss the loss of focus on technical details in favor of architectural design. Cool finds feature an open-source energy icon library and AI-generated motion videos. Career advice suggests that excelling in current tasks can hinder future growth and that AI's impact transcends organizational structures. The newsletter also touches on taste as a response to AI-driven homogenization. Supporters are encouraged to engage with sponsors, forward the newsletter, and sponsor editions.