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The Feed & The Thread - March 21, 2026
We tackle the tension between AI hype and the hard work of problem-solving, asking if design is becoming a guessing game where intuition replaces research. Elvis Hsiao argues that "Vibe Design" trivializes essential accessibility work, while Nielsen Norman Group reveals that users are often confused by poorly defined chatbots. In The Thread, we dive into community debates on banning AI-generated posts, the enduring value of paper prototyping, and the blurring lines between qualitative research and data analysis.
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Google says “Vibe Design” is here, but it didn’t pass my vibe check…
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