Design in the age of ChatGPT
John Moriarty John Moriarty

Design in the age of ChatGPT

This article is my attempt to understand, as a designer, what is going on with Generative AI at the moment, focusing specifically on ChatGPT, and what this might mean for the design industry. The technology, and its applications, are evolving at an incredible speed, so the examples shown may well be out of date next week, but I think the core ideas that underpin them, and shifts in how we work, will remain.

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Advice for design graduates I wish I heard when I started
John Moriarty John Moriarty

Advice for design graduates I wish I heard when I started

This article is a summary of insights I shared with design graduates on what employers seek in today’s job market. Drawing from my experience as a product/UX designer, I highlight the importance of low ego, curiosity, and quick iteration. Embrace teamwork, be optimistic and adaptable, and stay curious.

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Defining good design
John Moriarty John Moriarty

Defining good design

A few years ago, I was stumped by a simple question: "How do you define good design?". I found articulating this surprisingly tough so I wrote this article in an attempt to answer that question. From an exploration of what design is and isn’t, to the evolving nature of the design industry, I dive into what shapes our understanding of good design.

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