My Hot Take on Config 2026: Are Designers Focusing on the Wrong Skills?
In this video, I'll recap the biggest announcements from Figma Config 2026, and share my honest reaction after watching the keynote.
As AI makes it easier than ever to generate UI, prototypes, code, and even animations, I believe the value of designers is shifting. Is design craft still the biggest differentiator, or are product thinking, and judgment becoming the skills that matter most?
I'd love to hear your perspective.
👇 Let me know in the comments:
If you only had 100 hours to future-proof your design career, what would you learn?
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
01:16 Config recap
03:02 Hot takes
03:50 What AI has changed
04:09 Top skills to build
05:02 Mindset shift
05:23 After thoughts
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ABOUT ME
I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about helping people break into tech and grow. Let's connect!
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CONNECT & LEARN
Client-Ready Website Checklist: https://www.shujdesign.com/product-page/client-ready-website-checklist-2026
Helpful resources: https://www.shujdesign.com/resources
Instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321
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Top AI Tools for Designers: https://youtu.be/inXy99aSL2M
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Disclaimer: My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way.
#ai #artificialintelligence #design #ux #productdesign #productmanagement #productdevelopment #uxui #uxdesign #uxdesigner #freelancedesigner #userexperience #productdesigner #interactiondesign #interactiondesigner #futureofwork
As AI makes it easier than ever to generate UI, prototypes, code, and even animations, I believe the value of designers is shifting. Is design craft still the biggest differentiator, or are product thinking, and judgment becoming the skills that matter most?
I'd love to hear your perspective.
👇 Let me know in the comments:
If you only had 100 hours to future-proof your design career, what would you learn?
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
01:16 Config recap
03:02 Hot takes
03:50 What AI has changed
04:09 Top skills to build
05:02 Mindset shift
05:23 After thoughts
Please subscribe, like and comment to support my channel, so I can keep creating content for you. 💕
-- --
ABOUT ME
I'm a UX Designer based in the San Francisco bay area. I am passionate about helping people break into tech and grow. Let's connect!
-- --
CONNECT & LEARN
Client-Ready Website Checklist: https://www.shujdesign.com/product-page/client-ready-website-checklist-2026
Helpful resources: https://www.shujdesign.com/resources
Instagram: https://instagram.com/yobi321
-- --
WATCH NEXT:
How to get into UX: https://youtu.be/GK884zYcMhg
How to Nail Your UX Resume: https://youtu.be/77Pzjg0VKH4
5 tips for creating a UX design portfolio: https://youtu.be/iF-X8ZjALbQ
Top AI Tools for Designers: https://youtu.be/inXy99aSL2M
3 Tips of Mastering AI for UX Designers: https://youtu.be/CoQMFkDvr_c
How to Prepare for a UX job interview: https://youtu.be/WL_jQ80vaMU
How to prep for whiteboard challenges: https://youtu.be/eTTSCl6Va6U
Disclaimer: My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way.
#ai #artificialintelligence #design #ux #productdesign #productmanagement #productdevelopment #uxui #uxdesign #uxdesigner #freelancedesigner #userexperience #productdesigner #interactiondesign #interactiondesigner #futureofwork