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Designer in the Loop

Notes from the ferocious front lines of Ai and design. I'm Jon and I obsessively tinker and play all in the name of Design. I loved legos growing up and it feels like that now. It's the wild west out there. So here you'll find new tools, new workflows, and what is actually worth your time.

  1. How I run a design project from first call to final file

    My full client collaboration process — what I ask, when I ask it, and how I keep things moving without endless revision loops.

    ProcessJanuary 9, 20264 min read
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  2. Is Adobe Portfolio Right for You? The Good and The Bad

    Is Adobe Portfolio Right for You? The Good and The Bad

    Adobe Portfolio is free with Creative Cloud, but is it the right tool for your design portfolio? Here's an honest breakdown of who it works for, where it falls short, and how to decide fast.

    adobe-portfolioSeptember 5, 202514 min read
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  3. Best Mac for Graphic Designers in 2026: Honest Ranking

    Best Mac for Graphic Designers in 2026: Honest Ranking

    MacBook Air M5 for most designers. MacBook Pro for video work. All 7 Macs ranked by a 10-year graphic designer, by workflow and budget from $599 to $5,999.

    design-toolsSeptember 5, 202523 min read
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