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As teams use AI tools to generate high-fidelity prototypes, the focus shifts to output instead of purpose.

Prototyping should be about testing ideas and learning what actually works before building.

annaecook.com/writing/2026...
https://annaecook.com/writing/2026/ai-prototyping-harder-worser-faster-wronger

AI Prototyping: Harder. Worser. Faster. Wronger. — Anna E. Cook

As teams use AI tools to generate high-fidelity prototypes, the focus shifts to output instead of purpose. Prototyping should be about testing ideas and learning what actually works before building.

Anna E. Cook

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Katharina Damschen

@annaecook That was interesting to read and I agree! Especially on the bias thing, it is valuable to look at a problem with fresh eyes and we shouldn't give that away.

I agree that the intention gets lost very easily with AI designs. As a developer it makes my job easier when the design communicates what is really important and what is up for discussion/optional.