Notebook
Nadin's Notes*
Notes on AI-native design, creative workflow, and building at the intersection of design and technology.
MAY / 27 / 2026
Design and Code, Simultaneously*
The designer-developer handoff used to be where ideas went to get smaller. That tension is gone.
MAY / 20 / 2026
Figma Make vs Claude: An Honest Comparison*
I gave both a real shot. Here's what I actually found.
MAY / 13 / 2026
When AI Replaced the Photoshoot*
How I used Adobe Firefly to generate exact recipe imagery for a nutrition-focused guide, and why close enough is no longer a forced choice.
MARCH / 10 / 2024
The Intersection of Product Design and Brand Design*
Product and brand are often separate, they're stronger when they're aligned.
FEBRUARY / 20 / 2024
Why Growth Marketing Needs Better Design Systems*
Growth teams ship fast, design systems keep quality and brand intact at that pace.
JANUARY / 15 / 2024
Designing Brand Systems for Startup Growth*
How to build brand systems that scale with your startup, without overbuilding.