Kevin Geary, founder of Geary.co, discusses the importance of web design fundamentals, concerns about Gutenberg, risks of page builders, data portability, and AI in web design. He emphasizes clear communication, education, and avoiding vendor lock-in in WordPress development.

Kevin Geary, a web design educator and creator of automatic.css and frames for WordPress, dives into the future of WordPress. He discusses the evolving role of page builders and emphasizes a CSS class-first design approach for scalability. Kevin critiques the WordPress block editor and its functionality, while exploring challenges faced by users with full site editing. The conversation also touches on the upcoming Divi 5 and the need for merging innovation with user expectations, offering insights for both seasoned designers and newcomers.