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The state of product development

State of the Designer 2026: Designers are leaning into the messy middle
February 12, 2026
By Madeline Stafford
Our State of the Designer report explores how designers around the world are upleveling their skills, keeping craft high, and turning new pressures into creative momentum.
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Are roles and responsibilities a thing of the past?
September 10, 2025
By Andrew Hogan, Matt Walker
For years, the boundaries between product development roles have become less defined. Our latest report quantifies this shift and explores what it means for you and your team.
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Why demand for designers is on the rise
February 10, 2026
By Andrew Hogan
In the AI era, companies need designers more than ever. In fact, our latest study suggests that AI is actually driving renewed momentum in design hiring. We unpack why that is, what hiring managers are prioritizing, and which skills designers need to get ahead.
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Signs of the times

Four cartoon chefs gather around a glowing pink cake with cherries as one prepares to slice it.

Four cartoon chefs gather around a glowing pink cake with cherries as one prepares to slice it.

How to harness skills that AI can’t automate

Are roles and responsibilities a thing of the past?

AI does not recognize nuance, cultural references, perspective, or depth. Those are human capabilities that cannot be replicated.

UX writer at a SaaS company

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Level up your design systems

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Abstract illustration of interlocking organic shapes in purple and orange on a dark green background.

The TL;DR on MCP: Why context matters and how to put it to work

The new business case for design systems

January 13, 2026

Design systems have evolved from static libraries to key drivers of business revenue, customer loyalty, and product strategy. Here’s what you need to know about how to track and communicate the value of your design system, based on new research from the Design Executive Council (DXC).

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