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September 13, 2026

Taste Is the Last Moat

Earlier this week, I spoke to a young designer who works in UI and UX. He asked me for some career advice as he has a hard time finding his footing in today’s world. It was a lovely conversation; he is easygoing and articulate. In the middle of the conversation, I asked him to show me his portfolio. He sent me a link to his website – and everything on there could have been generated by a sophisticated AI model (and possibly better). I told him that I fear for him if he doesn’t find his point of view – his edge, something people sometimes simply call “taste” or “style.”

He is not alone. And it’s not just individuals – the…

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