What Happens When the Agency Model Breaks and the Machines Start Coding?

March 20th· Issue #351
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👋 Hey ,

This week’s 10 Things arrives as the season shifts and the first signs of spring start to pull us back outside. 

We’re excited to share some new work, including our brand transformation for Accessiway, a reminder that even in a technical world, human-centered design is what really makes an impact. 

Alongside that, this issue is packed with handy tools to make your digital workflow feel more like a craft, plus a few weekend picks, a moody video essay, and a long-awaited Netflix return to help you unplug and recharge. 

Enjoy,

Your Majesty

 

1. The End of the Coder as We Know It


Silicon Valley is entering a "deeply weird" era where programming is less about syntax and more about managing AI agents.



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2. What 81,000 People Actually Want from AI


Anthropic’s massive interview project reveals the collective dreams and very real fears of the people using these tools every day.


See more here


 

3. Post-Mortem for the Creative Agency


Madison Utendahl pulls back the curtain on why she closed her firm and why the traditional agency model is officially breaking.


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4. A Portrait of Matty Matheson


A weekend recommendation for the soul: how the chef and The Bear star is remaking the world on his own chaotic, brilliant terms.


Discover the full portrait here


 

5. A tool tip for your workflow


This effortless voice dictation makes writing quick and clear, effectively turning your voice into your fastest keyboard.


Download it here


 

6. John Maeda’s Design in Tech Report


The definitive look at how computational design and new patterns in business are revolutionizing the creative ecosystem.


Read more here


 

7. Stop Babysitting Your Terminal


A bit of dumb fun for the builders: give your AI agents their own sound notifications so you can finally step away from the screen.


Read more here

 

8. The Identity Crisis of the 10x Engineer


A moody, honest reflection on what happens to "elite" talent when the landscape shifts and your old skills feel suddenly quiet.


Read more here


 

9. Beef Is Back: A Watch Recommendation


The countdown for Season 2 begins with a stellar new cast featuring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan.


Read more here


 

10. Accessiway: Fresh from the Studio


We just released our brand transformation for Accessiway, proving that human-centric design can turn a technical requirement into a magnetic brand experience.


Read the full case study


 


“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”


— Alan Watts


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