2026 started with everyone fearing AI would kill design. I've been booked out for the rest of the year.
Fear spreads faster than opportunity.
Tried to replicate an animation I saw earlier today. Took a few detours and ended up with something better. Unicorn Studio magic.
App @hiunicornstudio
Revisited the shadow scene in Unicorn Studio. Layered a gradient map to simulate light shifting throughout the day, adding subtle movement and depth to the scene.
App: @hiunicornstudio
The shortcut to be a better designer in 2026
As software gets easier to make, the products that stand out will be the ones crafted with uncommon care.
If that's the kind of work you want to do, I'm sharing everything I know:
interfacecraft.dev