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I stopped designing like a human (and got better results)
A few months ago, I changed one thing in my design process…
I stopped trying to come up with the “perfect idea” first.
Instead, I started working with AI from the beginning.
At first, it felt wrong.
Like I was cheating the creative process.
But here’s what actually happened:
→ I explored 10x more ideas
→ I made decisions faster
→ My designs became sharper and more intentional
Now my process looks like this:
⚡ I start messy — generate multiple directions
🎯 I refine only what works
🧠 I use my judgment, not just the tool
The result?
Better work. Faster delivery. Happier clients.
AI didn’t replace my creativity.
It removed the friction.
And honestly… I’m never going back.
If you’re still designing everything from scratch,
you might be slowing yourself down.
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Cedric did it backwards.
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The templates weren't the business. They were the distribution system for the business.
On this week's Uncontrad he breaks down the sequence, the $7-10K/month camper-in-Australia realization that made him go all in, and why he thinks most designers are still looking at AI wrong.
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Most AI SaaS landing pages look exactly the same.
Blue gradients. Abstract shapes. Zero personality.
So for Flowgen — an AI workflow tool — I did the opposite.
A cinematic hero. Warm amber atmosphere. A lone astronaut walking toward a massive planet.
The headline does the rest:
"Go further with AI that works for you."
No gimmicks. Just strong visual storytelling that makes you feel the product before you read a word.
Dual CTAs. Social proof bar. Clean navigation.
Designed to convert from the first scroll.
If your AI or SaaS product deserves a landing page that actually stands out — let's build it.
📩 Message me on Contra.
#SaaSDesign #AILandingPage #FramerDesign #UIDesign #WebDesign #Contra #LandingPage #BuildInPublic #FigmaToFramer
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