John Maeda on Creativity, AI, and the Human Pursuit of Uphill Thinking | Figma Blog
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John Maeda shares takeaways from this year’s Design In Tech Report, and why we should embrace uphill thinking in a world optimized for shortcuts.
August 1, 2023 John Maeda shares takeaways from his Design in Tech Report, thoughts on designing with artificial intelligence, and why we should embrace uphill thinking in a world optimized for shortcuts. Portrait by Lorenzo Gritti John Maeda’s Design in Tech Report is an annual publication that explores the influence of design in the tech industry dating back to 2015. His video series tackles design and AI. We find ourselves in an era of paradox. On one hand, AI promises unparalleled efficiency and limitless potential for creatives. On the other, it threatens to spawn a masterful new…
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