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Robert Gourley

Robert Gourley

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Oct 15, 2025

To Every Designer Worried About AI

The three things AI can’t design (and why they matter)

To Every Designer Worried About AI

Robert Gourley

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Oct 7, 2025

AI Isn’t Taking Jobs. But Autonomy Might.

The researchers tracked employment across every occupation category. No measurable decline in knowledge work, finance, or professional…

AI Isn’t Taking Jobs. But Autonomy Might.

Robert Gourley

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Oct 7, 2025

AI Agents Have a Trust Problem

Here’s the disconnect: almost 80% of companies are deploying AI agents… but only 15% will let them run without human oversight.

AI Agents Have a Trust Problem

Robert Gourley

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Oct 7, 2025

Korea Challenges US-China in Robotics

KIST, LG, and LG AI Research are launching KAPEX in November to challenge US-China dominance

Korea Challenges US-China in Robotics

Robert Gourley

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Oct 5, 2025

40+ Humanoid Robot Companies Raising Billions

Over 40 companies are racing to build humanoid robots. Dozens more provide the technology stack underneath them, from foundation models to…

40+ Humanoid Robot Companies Raising Billions

Robert Gourley

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Aug 15, 2023

What is the ‘Goal Gradient Effect’ and how can it improve your design?

Understanding the Goal Gradient Effect

Goal Gradient Effect

Robert Gourley

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Aug 15, 2023

Key Culture Questions: What to Ask Before Taking a New Design Job

The interview process when hunting for a new design job can often feel long and grueling. It can feel like we are on the defense…

Key Culture Questions: What to Ask Before Taking a New Design Job

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Muzli - Design Inspiration

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Robert Gourley

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Aug 9, 2023

Unlocking Design Secrets from Enzo Ferrari

When one thinks of Ferrari, the first association often tends to be the sleek, red, and expensive cars that have enthralled enthusiasts…

Ferrari 125 S

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Bootcamp

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Robert Gourley

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Aug 2, 2023

Why designers should bet on the Shape Up methodology

The Shape Up methodology, developed by Basecamp, is an interesting process for designers who aim to manage risk and uncertainty in their…

The Shape Up process

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Bootcamp

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Robert Gourley

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Jul 28, 2023

Scrutiny intensifies for Adobe-Figma merger, shape up gains ground in design, and classic UX books…

Design flaw? Adobe-figma deal faces larger antitrust probe

Scrutiny intensifies for Adobe-Figma merger, shape up gains ground in design, and classic UX books…

Robert Gourley

Robert Gourley

Autonomy & AI for mission-critical systems. Reformed triathlete. Functional fitness. https://www.robertcreative.com/ https://theautonomyreport.com

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