October 2026

What’s next for design teams?

AI tools have changed so much for individual designers. The second-order effect is on teams. What is the role of a design team in a company, now that individuals from all backgrounds are able to bring their own designs to life? I’ve been talking with folks on many types of teams, and have started to…more

October 7, 2026 - Design, Leadership, Work

The language of design

One of the most unique classes I took at Stanford was a product design elective called “Elements of Form”. Nominally helmed by my legendary advisor Rolf Faste, it was mostly run by a stylish Italian designer named Massimo, or Maximo, or something equally cool. Each class he would dim the lights, fire up the projector,…more

October 1, 2026 - Design, Language