

#112 Quarterly UX & AI Update: Agents, Research Tools & Smarter Design Platforms
6 snips May 8, 2025
Dive into the exciting intersection of AI and design! Discover how AI agents are revolutionizing workflows, acting as digital teammates. Learn about innovative tools like Google’s Notebook LM and how they enhance user research. Canva's evolution showcases new possibilities, empowering even novice designers. Explore the shifting landscape of design strategy and the essential role human designers play in this AI-enhanced world. Stay ahead in your field with insights on adapting to these rapid changes!
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New Mother And Pausing Client Work
- Patricia had a baby in early April and paused client work to focus on motherhood.
- She is slowly easing back into work while continuing the podcast and upcoming programs.
Agents Are Digital Teammates
- AI agents act as digital teammates that plan and execute multi-step tasks across tools.
- They go beyond single prompts by choosing tools, browsing, generating and iterating autonomously.
Weekly Competitive Review Agent
- A friend built a custom GPT agent to run a weekly competitive review every Monday.
- The agent browses product pages, grabs screenshots and sends a summary in minutes instead of half a day.