Can Humans remain human?
The greatest risk of AI isn’t that machines become more human.It’s that humans begin living more like AI. I had dinner with Sato Toshiaki from Glico. Naturally, the conversation drifted…
Humanity-Centered Design and the Future of Communities
Imagine one person moves into a neighborhood. - Nothing really changes.Imagine ten people move in. - Things are still manageable.Imagine one famous actress posts: "I found this hidden neighborhood in…
Why Are AI Data Centers Suddenly Appearing in Downtown Tokyo?
At first glance, building massive AI data centers near places like Tokyo Tower feels irrational.For decades, data centers followed a simple rule: build where land is cheap. Build where electricity…
Why Human Judgment Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is quickly changing how products are conceived, designed, and delivered. Tasks that used to take weeks of coordinated effort across design, engineering, research, and content teams can now…
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Why How You Open a Presentation Determines Everything That Follows
How you start your presentation decides what happens next. First impressions form in milliseconds and are hard to change. Your audience judges your competence and credibility before you finish your…
Dear Designer,
AI Didn’t Kill Your Craft. It Exposed It. Over the past year, something subtle has shifted in the products we use. Interfaces look better.Layouts are cleaner.Components align, accessibility checks pass,…