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Hello! I'm Linus, an academic researching cognition, behaviour and technologies in design. I am currently writing about AI in Design, academia, and life.
Recent posts on Artificial Intelligence
The present tense of AI
The pace of AI innovation is relentless, but does keeping up actually make us better creators? This post explores why stepping out of the AI hype cycle might be the smartest move for your creative practice.
How creativity mutates in the AI era: Why craft and confidence still matter
Creativity is no longer something you accumulate. It’s something you mutate. Here’s how AI is changing what talent and originality look like.
Not there yet: AI transformation starts with construction and a design mindset
We want to be transformed by AI, but we need to first focus on constructing it. Without the right infrastructure, ecosystems, and design leadership, transformation is just a buzzword.
AI in design education: Craft, skill, or shortcut?
Design educators face a growing challenge: is AI in the classroom a creative craft, a technical skill, or just a shortcut? This post breaks down each frame and what’s at stake.
Recent posts on academia
When caring for students slipped into carrying their work
What do you do when your students don’t care and you care too much? This post unpacks my emotional spiral of hitting my limit after one moment of collective disengagement that triggered a full-blown panic attack.
Are academic articles still worth it? A reflection on the peer-review trap
Peer-reviewed academic articles once shaped knowledge. But in today’s fast-moving world, are they still the best way to share ideas? It’s time to rethink the role of writing.
Recent posts on life
The present tense of AI
The pace of AI innovation is relentless, but does keeping up actually make us better creators? This post explores why stepping out of the AI hype cycle might be the smartest move for your creative practice.
When caring for students slipped into carrying their work
What do you do when your students don’t care and you care too much? This post unpacks my emotional spiral of hitting my limit after one moment of collective disengagement that triggered a full-blown panic attack.
The hidden burnout of the top 10 percent: What I learned from Price’s Law
You might think being in the top 10 percent is a badge of honour. But what if it’s a quiet trap? Here’s what Price’s Law reveals about burnout, leadership, and the hidden cost of excellence.
Reflecting on 2024: Wins and Lessons Learnt
Finally, the end of the year has come, and it’s time to stop, think, and celebrate the trip I’ve been on. From big steps forward to lessons learned, 2024 has been a year of big successes, difficulties, and growth. Achievements and successes I’ve been lucky enough to...