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A few months ago, we kept hearing the same thing everywhere:
“AI can already write code and speed up development.”
To be honest, we didn’t fully buy it.
But we also didn’t want to ignore it.
So instead of debating, we decided to test it ourselves.
We chose the safest place to experiment — our own internal finance & accounting system.
No client risk. Full freedom to try, fail, and learn.
A few weeks later, we ended up with:
• a refreshed accounting dashboard
• clearer visibility into costs, adjustments, and subscriptions
• better tracking across financial flows
All built with AI as part of the process.
AI generated the initial code.
The team handled validation and improvements, then made sure everything worked reliably in a real setup.
Did AI replace developers??
No.
Did it help us move faster and rethink how we build?
100%.
Of course, this approach isn’t universal.
It doesn’t fit every case, especially complex or critical systems.
And like any tool, it needs to be applied carefully, depending on the context.
We’ve actually already tried AI-assisted development on real client projects.
When speed really mattered, it allowed us to move much faster while keeping the quality bar where it should be.
So whenever timelines get tight — we already have a way to deal with it 🙂
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How are you actually structuring your AI workflow right now - are your tools connected, or are you still using them separately?
I’ve landed on a pretty simple system using just Claude + Flora.
Claude is where I develop the thinking - my existing brand direction, concepts, and refining prompts until they actually reflect the creative intent behind the project.
Flora is where that intent becomes visual. It’s a node-based canvas, so I can generate imagery, iterate variations, drop in mockups, and build full product scenes in one connected system.
I don’t see AI replacing design thinking. I see it speeding up execution while I stay fully in control of direction, taste, and decisions.
Curious to hear from you guys 🤔
📢 What does your AI workflow look like right now?
📢 What tools are you actually using day to day?
📢 And is there anything you think I should check out?
Would love to hear how others are building their systems.
this is wonderful, i love your lightning!
What if your AI workflow is the reason your brand still looks generic?
Q2 forced me to reset how I build everything creatively and honestly… I simplified it way down.
Right now my process is just two tools, but waaay more intention behind them.
I’m using Claude to actually think with me. I feed it strategy, references, and the full brand world, and it translates that into really detailed prompts. When you pair that with Nano Banana 2, you finally start seeing visuals that actually feel like your brand.
I stopped expecting AI to figure it out and started directing it like a creative partner.
That’s also why I moved away from MidJourney. The second you need anything brand-specific like real text, packaging, or logos, it starts to fall apart. It’s great for vibes, not for building real brand systems.
This workflow forces more clarity upfront, and the output is 10x more intentional.
Curious how everyone else is using AI right now… are you directing it, or letting it lead?
*Concept only. Not an official collaboration.
good talk
I have been using Claude Code for 2 months now, and i'm now at a level where i'm able to produce production ready components from designs.
I couldn't find the right component in Shadecn so I created and tweaked my own side nav bar, and the way of how I wish this experience would feel, you can see on the left my idea of build, and on the right the execution after a couple prompts.
It's like the smallest thing ever, but basically, I hate jumpy dashboard when one minimizes it, in this example you get to see how smoothly it closes.
No layout jumps, or random logo flashes, or jumpy-ness.
If you care about little details like this, you can definitely ship quality-grade products with AI.
My fear is shipping AI-Slop, so I spend a good amount of times (and tokens) until i'm happy with what I see.
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