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...
by linustan | Apr 20, 2025 | academia, publishing
TL;DR: Peer-reviewed writing isn’t dead, but it’s no longer the only way ideas matter. This reflective piece explores what’s still valuable, and what needs to change. Happy Easter Sunday! There was a time I thought publishing a peer-reviewed paper would feel...
by linustan | Apr 18, 2025 | AI Practice, Behaviours
TL;DR: In 2025, GenAI is no longer an experiment, it’s a quiet infrastructure. It’s saving time, shaping skills, and shifting what counts as creative and meaningful work. Happy Good Friday! When generative AI burst onto the scene in 2022/23, the energy was...
by linustan | Apr 16, 2025 | AI Mindset, Craft, design
TL;DR: Hand-drawing remains one of the most memorable and meaning-rich design practices even in the age of AI. This post explores why using our hands might be the most future-proof design skill. The hesitations of a hand-drawn line I recently stood in front of...
by linustan | Apr 14, 2025 | AI Mindset, Talent
TL;DR: The AI-crafted persona Jianwei Xun and his book Hypnocracy, is a glimpse into our future: a world where AI fluency becomes a creative talent. As with any craft, how we teach, value, and challenge it will shape the culture we build. A story that’s...