by linustan | May 2, 2025 | Academia, Wellbeing
TL;DR: A reflection on my panic attack that followed a disengaged class, reflecting on the emotional labour, blurred boundaries, and the pressures of performance that spiralled me into darkness. It happened on the first day back from semester break. I walked...
by linustan | Apr 26, 2025 | AI Mindset, Craft, Talent
TL;DR: AI doesn’t replace creativity. It demands that creativity become more adaptive, more confident, and more willing to diverge from default. In my classroom, I see two kinds of people. The first group has never used AI and assumes it functions like an...
by linustan | Apr 24, 2025 | Recharge, Wellbeing
TL;DR: Being a top performer often means doing more than your share. This post explores the emotional cost, leadership blind spots, and how to protect your wellbeing when you’re constantly relied on. I’ve been investing a lot of time into upskilling...
by linustan | Apr 23, 2025 | AI Integration, Systems
TL;DR: Most companies aren’t close to being transformed by AI, they’re still constructing the basics. Design must lead the shift by embedding itself from build to breakthrough. Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now, on slides, in pitches, and lining...
by linustan | Apr 21, 2025 | AI Mindset, Craft, design pedagogy
TL;DR: AI is redefining what it means to learn design. This post shares why treating AI as a craft, rather than just a skill or shortcut, may be the most resilient path forward. The Skill Shift We Didn’t See Coming Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the...
