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

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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.

    Read more herenytimes.com (opens in a new tab)
  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 hereanthropic.com (opens in a new tab)
  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.

    Read more hereitsnicethat.com (opens in a new tab)
  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 herehighsnobiety.com (opens in a new tab)
  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 herewisprflow.ai (opens in a new tab)
  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 heredesignintech.report (opens in a new tab)
  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 herepeonping.com (opens in a new tab)
  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 hereyoutube.com (opens in a new tab)
  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 herenetflix.com (opens in a new tab)
  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 studyYour Majesty

“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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