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Announcing our 2026 State of AI in Design Survey
Designers still don't have clear answers on AI. Our second annual State of AI in Design survey is a first step toward changing that.
 • Designer Fund
Adora launches to map live products, Public's CEO on how to create emotional retention
We're backing Adora to help companies visualize every product screen. Plus lessons from Ben's time as Facebook's fifth design hire, and 10+ design roles…
 • Designer Fund
Design is the differentiator: what we're looking forward to in 2026
What our team's excited about as we head into the new year. Plus: Julie Zhuo's advice on starting a new company and 10+ design roles in our portfolio.
 • Designer Fund
A Match Made in Heaven
Why Figma is acquiring Weavy, an 11-month-old AI design tool
 • Ben Blumenrose
How to run a competitive fundraising process
Tactics for running a strong fundraise this fall. Plus: new interviews with Evan Sharp and Jeff Anders and design roles at Designer Fund companies.
 • Designer Fund
The founder's guide to hiring designers in 2025
What we’ve learned from helping founders hire designers (plus: get our recent webinar recording + comprehensive hiring resource library)
 • robyn park
August 2025: Everyone’s talking about hiring designers
Join this week's live session on hiring designers. Plus: fresh interviews with designer founders and standout roles.
 • Designer Fund
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