Tsai-Shiuan

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Reflections on design, technology, and the creative process.

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Evolving Design Systems from 0.5 to 1
Jun 27, 2026

Evolving Design Systems from 0.5 to 1

Everyone uses AI. But how much does it actually change the way we work? On vibe-coded proofs of concept, the gap between design and code, and what it takes to evolve a system without breaking it.

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Design at AI Speed
Mar 3, 2026

Design at AI Speed

Three weeks. One demo. A designer in the terminal. What happens when you stop treating design and development as separate phases.

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Keeping Authorship in AI-Assisted Website Build
Jan 18, 2026

Keeping Authorship in AI-Assisted Website Build

I didn't set out to build a website with AI. I set out to design one—and found a methodology where AI amplified my decisions rather than driving them.

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Don't Let AI Design You
Oct 4, 2025

Don't Let AI Design You

Have you tried Lovable? Used V0? Built with Cursor? Questions like these have been popping up—and they come with both potential and risks.

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Caring in the Right Place in Design
Aug 30, 2025

Caring in the Right Place in Design

Why effective design isn't about caring everywhere, but caring wisely. Working in an agency, I've learned to balance emotional investment with strategic focus.

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Designing In the Gray
Jun 1, 2025

Designing In the Gray

As AI continues to evolve and the UX job market grows increasingly competitive, I find that navigating ambiguity has become central to my growth as a designer.

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