Simon Willison 1/25/2026

Don't "Trust the Process"

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Jenny Wen, Design Lead at Anthropic, argues the traditional, linear design process is outdated. She proposes a shift towards rapid prototyping, especially with AI tools, to quickly test ideas and reduce the high cost of building the wrong thing. The article connects this to AI-assisted programming, which allows for more proactive exploration and risk-taking in development.

Don't "Trust the Process"

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