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Oct 2024
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#87 3 Secrets Every Designer Must Know t...

PATRICIA REINERS
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In this episode, we reveal the three key secrets every designer needs to know for effectively leveraging AI in their workflow—mindset shift, understanding AI’s capabilities, and smart integrations.


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