Agent Readout

The daily readout on agentic AI. Real takes from a builder shipping agents: model launches, agent releases, infra news, and the work transition ahead. For creatives, designers, and engineers who want signal over hype.

Featured

Sep 21, 2023

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3 min read

The Jobs-to-Be-Done Framework

A Lens for More Empathetic Product Design

AI Tools

I ditched most of my AI design tools. Here's what I kept and why.

Oct 20, 2025

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9 min read

I ditched most of my AI design tools. Here's what I kept and why.

I started with 10+ AI design tools in my workflow. Three months later, I use five. Here's why I ditched the rest.

Rob Gourley

Oct 15, 2025

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3 min read

To Every Designer Worried About AI

The three things AI can't design (and why they matter)

Introducing Design Mind: No Fluff, Just Actionable Design Insights

Jul 11, 2023

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3 min read

Introducing Design Mind: No Fluff, Just Actionable Design Insights

AI just crossed into real design work. Are we ready?

Oct 8, 2025

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3 min read

AI just crossed into real design work. Are we ready?

UISim predicts what happens next • SpecifyUI gives you control • The new design skill is direction, not decoration

Articles

Figma

Dec 17, 2025

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7 min read

Figma Just Fixed Image Editing (Finally)

Object removal in-app + AI training gigs pay $40/hour + Why 2025's best designs surprised everyone

Rob Gourley

AI Tools

Dec 1, 2025

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7 min read

I Tried Figma's New AI Tools, Here's What Actually Works

Figma's MCP server tested + The real reason designers burn out + Portfolio mistakes that kill job searches

Rob Gourley

Meetings

Oct 28, 2025

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7 min read

Why Design Suffers More from Meetings (And How to Fix It)

Everyone wants your input. No one wants you to have time to work.

Rob Gourley

Design System

Oct 23, 2025

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8 min read

No One Cares About Your Design System (And How to Fix It)

Why 88% of teams ignore design systems

Rob Gourley

AI Tools

Oct 20, 2025

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9 min read

I ditched most of my AI design tools. Here's what I kept and why.

I started with 10+ AI design tools in my workflow. Three months later, I use five. Here's why I ditched the rest.

Rob Gourley

Oct 15, 2025

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3 min read

To Every Designer Worried About AI

The three things AI can't design (and why they matter)