Collaboration is essential—but so is reclaiming moments of solitude to think, experiment, and develop independently. Great design begins with individuality, not consensus.
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Thanks again Tobias!

When every thought or idea is immediately exposed to a group, the natural process of creative exploration gets replaced by performance. We edit ourselves in real time, suppressing ideas that could be weird, bold, or different because they don’t feel “safe” in the moment.

Are we overdoing collaboration? The constant need for consensus in the post-Figma era can hold us back, leaving many young designers insecure and insecurity stifles critical thinking, personal style, and the development of unique talents.

The transition from designing solo to working in hyper-collaborative environments has been lightning-fast—just compare the pre-Figma world to where we are now. Tobias captures this evolution brilliantly explaining how creativity thrives in solitude.

Hi Dimitry!

Hi Noah 👋🏻