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Nick Groeneveld — Exploring AI's Impact on Modern Design — The Bootstrapped Founder 407

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

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Dear founder,

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​Nick Groeneveld is a designer and User Experience expert who has been a valued collaborator on Podscan, my own software product.

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Nick works as a freelancer for a lot of companies that have no in-house design knowledge, and he's been navigating the rapid changes that AI tools like Lovable and vZero are bringing to the design world.

With 10 years of professional design experience and a deep understanding of design theory, Nick brings a unique perspective on what happens when machines start creating interfaces that look surprisingly good.

We also tackle deeper questions about whether AI is making us dumber, why human judgment remains irreplaceable, and how to use AI as a learning tool rather than just a productivity hack.

This issue is sponsored by Paddle.com, my payment provider of choice for Podscan.

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Arvid Kahl

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Being your own boss isn't easy, but it's worth it. Learn how to build a legacy while being kind and authentic. I want to empower as many entrepreneurs as possible to help themselves (and those they choose to serve).

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