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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

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

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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

Design Mind

Real insights from the frontlines of the changing world of design. Plus practical tools, proven strategies, and honest takes on building and scaling design teams. Design Mind is a free weekly newsletter for product designers, UX professionals, and creative leaders written by Robert Gourley, a 20-year design veteran who's worked at Apple and led design at AI and autonomy startups. Each week covers design trends, AI tools, team dynamics, and creative strategy, everything you need to stay ahead in product design. Join 400+ designers who want substance over hype. Delivered every week to your inbox.

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