Why does perfect alignment sometimes look wrong? This post explores the art of optical alignment in product design.

Chapter 4 of 'Articulating Design Decisions' reminded me that truly listening, pausing, asking the right questions, and understanding what someone means, can transform our work and relationships. Even familiar skills deserve a fresh look.

A reflection on how AI is currently being used in isolation within product teams, and why the future lies in creating shared context and collaborative thinking. Based on insights from a Miro roundtable in Copenhagen about aligning on problems, making thinking visible, and using AI as team infrastructure rather than individual copilots.