I spend a lot of time switching between Figma, documentation, emails, product copy, and brainstorming sessions throughout the day. While browser-based AI tools are useful, constantly changing tabs interrupts the design workflow.
I'm curious how other Mac designers and product teams approach AI-assisted writing during the design process.
Some questions I'd love to discuss:
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Do you prefer AI tools that run as native macOS apps or browser apps?
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How important is offline access when working with sensitive product information?
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Would you use local AI models for drafting UX copy, design documentation, or brainstorming?
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Which features save you the most time: rewriting, summarizing, translation, grammar improvements, or content generation?
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How important is Apple Silicon optimization for performance and battery life?
I'm interested in learning how other designers integrate AI into their daily workflow without disrupting their design process. Looking forward to hearing your experiences and recommendations.