AI & Vibe Coding
Coursera Global Skills Report 2026: What Designers Should Certify In
Coursera’s eighth Global Skills Report lands with a new AI-Human Skills Synergy Index and 122% growth in AI micro-credentials. Here’s my read on what it means for design certification.
Meta’s Astryx Turns Your Design System Into a Spec AI Agents Can Read
Meta’s Astryx design system ships a machine-readable CLI manifest so AI agents stop hallucinating props. Here’s what that means for your component library.
Designing AI Products: The Learning Path NN/g Actually Recommends
NN/g’s new study guide collects years of AI design research into one page. Here’s the order to actually read it in, and the three questions that decide whether your AI feature is worth building.
15 Best OpenClaw and Hermes Agent Alternatives in 2026 [Free & Self-Hosted]
Looking for an OpenClaw or Hermes Agent alternative? We tested 15 open-source, self-hosted AI agents in 2026. Compare the best lightweight, secure, and free options to run your own personal AI assistant.
9 MCP Servers Every Designer Should Know in 2026 (Figma to Code with AI)
9 MCP servers every designer should know in 2026: Figma Dev Mode (24 tools), Canva, Framer, Penpot & Webflow — setup, limits & AI design-to-code stack.
Claude Design Is Exploding — Is Figma Dead in 2026? An Honest Look
Claude Design is letting founders ship websites for $1,500 instead of $20,000. But is Figma actually dead in 2026? We pulled real takes from X + the honest answer.
MCP Servers for Vibe Coding
Why installing more MCP servers makes your coding assistant worse, and the four to six that earn a slot.
Claude Code /design: Design Skill for Designers
Claude Code can now create interface concepts inside the coding environment. That changes the handoff, but it doesn’t replace design judgment.
Claude Design vs the Anti-Polish Trend: How Designers Are Using AI Without Looking Like AI
AI design tools now have a recognisable default look — and a counter-trend built entirely on looking hand-made. Why both are winning, and how designers are using one against the other.
