In this conversation, Mike and I talk about what happens when design gets too fast. AI makes it easy to jump from idea to output, and that’s exciting, but also dangerous. Because when something looks done, teams often act like it’s done.
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That’s where satisficing creeps in. We settle for what feels good enough instead of pushing for what’s actually right. And that’s a problem, especially in environments where rigor, feedback, and user testing are optional instead of essential.
One line that stuck with us:
“Speed is taking up all the oxygen in the room.”
We’ve all shipped fast, skipped the hard questions, and realized later that users just didn’t care. Mike reminds us that slick isn’t the same as smart. And AI isn’t a shortcut to insight.
- Are teams being pressured to adopt AI before they’re ready?
- Should AI-driven workflows replace human judgment?
- How do we bring back the friction that leads to better decisions?
Discussion
How are you managing AI in your own design work?
Are you setting metrics around decision quality, comprehension, or usefulness or just speed?
Have you fallen into the “looks good” trap?
Let us know how you’re navigating the push for speed vs. the need for rigor.