Tools
Zapier, Notion
Workflow
1. Identify repetitive tasks
List my daily routines — reading digital news and checking UI/UX newsletters.
2. Choose one to automate
Focus on curating UI/UX articles; outline the process step by step.
3. Build automation flow
Use Zapier to connect APIs and set Notion as the destination notebook.
Test & refine
Adjust filters to collect diverse sources instead of fixed URLs for broader insights
Reflections
Before automating any workflow, it’s important to fully understand the process and tools behind it. As designers, we often tailor the right position and suitable timing for users — automation works the same way. It’s about knowing what, when, and how to delegate tasks to technology without losing intention.
Future Outlook
Leveraging AI tools is becoming a key skill to stay efficient and adaptive. However, in a world where new tools emerge every day, the ability to choose and use the right ones has become a core skill. Experimenting, evaluating, and refining tools has become part of my design mindset — a way to embrace the fast-changing landscape with curiosity and intent.