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Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) UK government I harbor certain apprehensions regarding the potential displacement of jobs by #artificialintelligence. However, I am not an advocate for impeding or constraining its advancement. Rather, I am a proponent of raising awareness about the magnitude of this displacement, as I believe the average citizen remains largely uninformed about the extent to which high-skilled jobs will be affected by #AI. The most disconcerting aspect of this phenomenon is that AI is poised to displace not only established professionals but also those entering the workforce in high-skilled sectors. In other words, university graduates seeking employment in fields such as law, engineering, and programming may face significant challenges in securing positions. This shift will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences, as it raises the question: how will individuals gain the necessary experience if they cannot access graduate-level jobs? Regrettably, there appears to be a lack of understanding within the broader community regarding the scope of jobs at risk for displacement. Many assume that, much like the Industrial Revolution, the impact will be primarily felt in low-end jobs. I must emphasize, however, that the current situation is markedly different and warrants our immediate attention. #jobs

People want a solid landing page to find out more about your company. So we've been working on that this past week and rockin' it, thanks to our graphic designer (Jeff Arnold), front end engineer (Jeff Arnold), and marketing manager (Jeff Arnold) 😂. What do you think? #startups #artificialintelligence #automation #innovation #startuplife #landingpage

414 days ago today I sat down to scribble ideas for Embarc’s logo. Needless to say, my decision to found Embarc & go all-in on start-ups was no great loss to the art world. In those 414 days, some special things have happened. We’ve had 7 founding teams from the community take the leap. 2 Embarc-ers - who met for the first time at an Embarc event - are about to close one of London’s hottest pre-seed rounds. 1 of our founding members is heading to San Francisco for a certain accelerator programme. Another has hit £250k ARR 4 months since commercial launch. Embarc exists to help these special things happen. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg. There are dozens of people in Embarc working on side projects. Everything from GPT wrappers to a digitally enabled home cleaning business. And the best bit? It’s just getting going. The reality is that those 7 founding teams represent a small % of the 700+ people we’ve had sign up. Imagine what the next 414 days will bring. If you’re building, or hoping to build, something cool in tech - follow Embarc on LI & drop me a line. I’d love to hear about it.

Have you noticed how design systems are evolving? Small startups like Linear are proving that you don’t need to be a big brand to create scalable, impactful design systems. They focus on: 1. Consistency: Every element is predictable, reducing cognitive load. 2. Efficiency: Developers and designers align seamlessly. 3. Flexibility: The system evolves with the product. Takeaway: A design system is your product’s backbone—it ensures every feature feels cohesive, no matter how fast you grow. Do you use a design system in your projects? Let’s discuss!

Paper prototyping is underrated 🚀 A while ago, we were at a crossroads during the design phase of a new feature for our product. There were conflicting opinions within the team about how to structure the user flow. Instead of diving into high-fidelity designs, we decided to sketch out a quick paper prototype. We gathered the team, walked through the flow, and quickly realized that some of our assumptions about user behavior were off. By testing early, we saved countless hours that would have been spent on building a more polished design only to have to pivot later. The paper prototype helped us align with stakeholders faster, and we ended up making a major product decision that improved the overall user experience. The take aways: Paper prototyping is underrated 🚀 - Save time. - Test assumptions early. - Align stakeholders faster.💡 The power of paper prototyping is real sometimes, simplicity is the key to unlocking the best solutions early on! #ProductDesign #UserExperience #Startups

“Lessons from a Redesign Consultation” Had a second session with a startup founder today who wanted their old website “modernized.” They were hesitant about change but agreed after I demoed a clean, minimalist prototype. Showing, not just telling, made all the difference. ✨ Advice: Build trust by showcasing quick examples—clients feel reassured when they see possibilities instead of hearing theories. #WebDesign #StartupUI #TrustTheProcess #AgartStudio

👉 Today, our Chief of Design, Lukasz Jackiewicz, and Sales Director, Michał Krochecki, led a workshop for ambitious startup founders competing for the top prize at the Evolutions Meetup & Showcase in Wrocław (June 19-20). 👉 They emphasized the importance of design and why it's crucial to consider it from the very beginning of a startup journey. 👉 Łukasz and Michał covered how to build a compelling pitch deck, what to do, what to avoid, and how to prepare for a pitching contest. 👉 After an hour-long panel, they had an inspiring Q&A session where we answered all the questions and had engaging conversations with participants. 🤝 A big thanks to Maciej Jacenik for making this possible! 💥 But that's not all! visux.net - product design studio will award a design workshop and a professional pitch deck design to the main prize winner of the Evolutions pitching contest. Stay tuned for more details and catch us in Wrocław next week! If you'd like us to review your pitch deck, branding, or UX/UI and help you convince investors, drop us a message! hello@visux.net 👈 🙌 Startup Wroclaw OVHcloud 🙌

An MVP is your product’s first impression, and thoughtful design makes it stand out. It’s not about extras but ensuring it’s functional, intuitive, and usable. Poor design frustrates users and buries good ideas, while clean design highlights your product’s value. A well-designed MVP is clear and easy to navigate, encouraging engagement and useful feedback. It builds trust and provides a solid foundation for future growth. Design isn’t optional—it turns the minimum into something users actually want to use. #DesignThinking #UserExperience #ProductDesign #InnovativeThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #BuildBetter #DesignForStartups #UserFirst #LeanStartup #DesignForImpact #UserCenteredDesign #DesignDriven #DesignLedGrowth

💡 One user research insight *doubled* revenue for a product line at a fast-growing startup — great anecdotes from design leaders shared at the Strange Design Fellows Kickoff yesterday. Design --> turning user insights into winning strategy. Stories like this make you wonder: why don't more companies leverage design from day one?

Exciting launch alert from our partners at Product Design Lab! 🚀 Congratulations to my good friend and a keen supporter in the MedTech space Nathan Batham and his team. I met Nathan in 2022 at a friend's barbeque. When this guy said "let's make your product real", I thought he was joking. But he wasn't. Nathan and his team made Vysum it's first mechanical prototype, then a electromechanical Proof-of-Concept, then a complex prototype (almost!). We worked together tirelessly so far for two years, and I could see sparks in their eyes. Nathan and the team at Product Design Lab showed me their care, passion, dedication and accountability for transforming innovative ideas into stunning, real-world prototypes. If you're creating hardware in the startup world, especially within health or MedTech, you need to check these guys out. More than happy to do intros. If you are a connector in the startup space, connect with Nathan too. You won't regret the great chat! #Innovation #ProductDesign #MedTech #Startups #NewWebsite