PM Daily: AI's UX Challenge; Resumes That Work

Today's product landscape is shifting. AI tools are changing how we design and build, but fundamental UX principles still reign supreme. Meanwhile, landing a PM role demands a resume that cuts through the noise. We'll also look at product metrics and how Bain & Company adapted its product strategy for AI.

Key Stories

• Resume Reality Check: HackerNoon offers a no-nonsense guide to resume writing, emphasizing clear, well-designed formats focused on outcomes. Ditch the legalese and treat your resume like a product itself. The goal is to capture a hiring manager's attention for longer than six seconds.

• Coding Prototypes: UX Collective explores prototyping in code, specifically using vibe coding (leveraging AI to generate code). A designer at Sublime Security found it faster and clearer to communicate design intent to engineers using ECharts with ChatGPT than creating static Figma mockups. This approach works best when the goal is communication, not production.

• AI and the Conversational UI Paradox: Julie Zhuo on Medium examines the pitfalls of slapping conversational interfaces onto everything. The blank page problem, iteration challenges, and input-output mismatches are major hurdles. Personalization and understanding user needs are key for effective AI-driven interfaces. (See also: Joel Unger on how AI speeds up design, but doesn't replace the need for human creativity.)

• Building a $100M AI Company: Product Growth details a 15-step framework for building a successful AI company based on Matt Arbesfeld's experience. Key steps include honing your skills, finding opportunities, building an MVP, and focusing on customer acquisition through quality content (e.g., a blog addressing front-end developer pain points).

Why it matters: Product teams are navigating a complex landscape. AI offers powerful new tools, but the core principles of UX, product strategy, and team management remain crucial. Understanding these principles and selecting the right metrics (Product-Led Alliance) are essential for building successful products.

Quick hits

• Roman Pichler's blog discusses the Innovation Ambition Matrix, which helps companies manage their product portfolios by distinguishing between core, adjacent, and disruptive innovations.
• Mind the Product features an interview with Kasia Mrowca, Director of Product at Bain & Company, on how they adapted their product strategy for AI. This provides insights into how established companies can integrate emerging technologies into their existing roadmaps.