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Everyone’s Vibe Coding: Here’s What They’re Missing

45 min
May 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)

In this video

What you'll learn

How to balance rapid prototyping w/ intentional design

Learn how thoughtful design improves fast-moving AI products.

Frameworks for evaluating AI-generated experiences

Explore practical ways to spot friction in AI products.

How to think critically about AI product experiences

Learn how to question AI design decisions with confidence.

Why this topic matters

AI has made it easier than ever to build and ship products quickly, but speed alone doesn’t create great products. As more teams rely on vibe coding, many products are being built without enough thought around the actual user experience, clarity, and flow. This lesson explores why intentional design and usability still matter in the AI era and what separates a successful product from a flop.

You'll learn from

Erin Essex

Erin Essex

Sr Interaction Designer @Google | Former Design Director: MongoDB, Shutterstock

Previously at

Google
YouTube
Shutterstock
MongoDB
Major League Baseball
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