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Feb 15, 2026 · User Experience Design

AI‑Assisted Design: Ditch Pixel‑Perfect Mockups and Embrace Direct Coding

The author argues that traditional design hand‑off creates a persistent gap between mockups and final products, and proposes “direct design”—using AI code generators like Cursor or Claude Code to let product thinkers write and iterate code themselves, dramatically shortening feedback loops from weeks to minutes.