How I use (and don’t use) AI to design better in 2026

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This is how I use AI to my advantage as a UX designer today. In this video, I showcase exactly how I leverage AI tools like Figma Make and various Figma AI features at every stage of the Double Diamond design process. Whether you are an aspiring designer looking to land your first job or a senior designer already working in tech, I’ve tailored specific chapters to help you gain more leverage and design more efficiently in 2026. It is important to remember that there is no "right" answer in design, and there is no such thing as a perfect design process. My goal is to show you what is possible with these tools, so please take what resonates with you and use it to your benefit! ✨

Chapters: Chapters:
0:00 - How I actually use AI to design better
0:32 - The "Problem Space" of the Double Diamond
1:08 - How aspiring designers can use AI to pick stronger projects
1:55 - How to gain more leverage in the early stages of design projects
3:34 - AI strategies for primary UX research
4:25 - How aspiring designers can use AI to draft a PRD
5:12 - AI Best Practices: Navigating the first Diamond
5:44 - The "Solution Space" of the Double Diamond
6:07 - Writing better UI copy with Figma AI features
6:55 - How to use “Replace Content” AI feature in Figma
7:55 - How to use “Translate To” AI feature in Figma
9:05 - Fixing messy design documentation with AI
10:55 - Figma Make: Turning Figma files into prototypes fast
12:40 - Figma Make: Converting screenshots to complex prototypes
13:20 - Best practices for designing with Figma Make
13:53 - The New UX Workflow: Designing with Figma Make
18:21 - AI Best Practices: Navigating the second Diamond
18:53 - Saved the best for last

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