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We made a design report literally no one asked for.
Then people started sending it to each other.
33 slides on what actually happened to design in 2026. The year every tool grew an opinion. The year the average designer went from three AI tools to seven. The year "just ship it" quietly got more complicated.
Animated charts, no filler. Reads better than your feed does right now.
It's called the Design Report No One Asked For.
Check Out! https://designreport-noaf.labs.ryzedesigns.com/
#stateofdesign #aitools #designtrends #productdesign
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Allow me to introduce Deadli. 🚀
A fictional productivity companion designed to transform deadlines into a calmer and more focused creative experience. Built as both a collectible mascot and the central character of a digital product, Deadli represents the idea that great work doesn’t need more pressure, just the right companion.
I hope Deadli earns a place in your memory long after you’ve finished viewing this project. 😊
✨Here is the link to my project
https://www.recraft.ai/project/6b62ad39-13f8-48c3-b4eb-cf9fe1f8e45d
🎬Created this entirely with Recraft AI.
It's amazing how quickly an idea can turn into a cinematic visual with the right AI tools. I explored creative storytelling, dynamic visuals, and a polished aesthetic—all generated with AI.
Always experimenting, always learning, and always pushing creative boundaries.
What do you think? Feedback is welcome!
#RecraftAI #AIArt #AIVideo #GenerativeAI #CreativeAI #ContentCreation #DigitalArt #MotionDesign #AICreators #Innovation
The cinematic quality is impressive. Great job!
One of my favorite client phrases is:
"We already have the design. We just need you to refine and finalize it."
Every time I hear that, I know I'm about to redesign the whole thing. 😅
If it isn't working, that's not polishing.
That's design!!
Sometimes it's even harder than starting from scratch because you're working around decisions that already exist.
And usually... it's an AI image they generated.
What's your "favorite" client phrase?
I agree! My favorite phrase is "we want to share a more specific visual direction that feels closer to the brand identity." and they proceed to edit the designs I made with AI
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