In this video, I break down the design skills that matter most in 2026, especially now that AI can already generate layouts, UI, copy, and even working prototypes.
When AI tools can generate interfaces instantly, the real difference comes from judgment. The ability to understand what feels intentional, what fits the product, and what actually improves the user experience.
This video also revisits design fundamentals from a slightly different perspective, and also has a breakdown of the evolving AI-powered Figma workflow, how designers can move beyond static screens through AI-assisted prototyping, and why prompt writing is becoming a practical design skill.
Keep watching till the end, and you’ll get ahead of 99% designers if you master them all!
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00:00 Intro
01:17 Skill 1
03:17 Skill 2
04:34 Skill 3
06:02 Skill 4
08:43 Skill 5
11:23 Skill 6
14:07 Skill 7
16:33 Outro
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This is Saptarshi (a.k.a. Sapta), an engineer turned self-taught Product Designer based out of Bangalore, India. I have worked with some of the very well known startups of India and learned anything and everything that is needed to create amazing experiences for the users. I'm also an active speaker, teacher and community builder, and have delivered over 60 talks, workshops and webinars on design. In this channel, I post videos with tips, strategies, tutorials and general gyaan to scale your career in Design. If you are into it, you may want to subscribe and hit the bell icon to that you don't miss out :)
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