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If everyone can use Al to design an app, what’s the point of designers?

That was the question I had the opportunity to explore on last week Thursday at @blacktechfest 2026, speaking on the Tech & Al stage alongside some brilliant minds from @coinbase and @clearscore

And my perspective?

Al is changing how we design and build products, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for design judgement.

As someone who designs, engineers and builds my own products, I’ve experienced firsthand how tools like Cursor can accelerate prototype and development.

But one thing I’ve learned is that Al needs direction.

For example, when building @usedebly , I reference my design system through a set of rules so that Al-generated implementations stay aligned with the visual language, components and design decisions I’ve already established.

The tool helps with execution. But the creative direction, understanding of the user and judgement about what works still comes from me.

That’s why I believe the future of design isn’t just about who can generate the most interfaces. It’s about who can make the right decisions for the people we’re designing for.

It was an absolute pleasure sharing the stage with Michael Ebimomi, Oyindamola Ajibike and our brilliant moderator Jordan Joseph.

Thank you to Ashleigh Ainsley MBE FRSA and the @blacktechfest team for the opportunity, and to everyone who came up afterwards to share their thoughts and connect.

A special thank you to @businesslaunchpad for the support and introductions that helped make this possible.

What a way to end an incredible week!

#BTF2026 #BlackTechFest #ProductDesign #DesignEngineering #AI by @businesslaunchpad

What a week! 🚀

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to speak at the @square × @colorintech event in London, joining a brilliant panel to discuss how AI can help small businesses work smarter, improve productivity and grow.

One of the biggest messages I shared was simple: “Start with the problem, not the AI tool.”

With so many AI tools emerging every day, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what technology can do without first understanding what actually needs solving.

As the founder of @usedebly this is something I think about constantly. Technology should make people’s lives easier, not introduce complexity for the sake of innovation.

What made the event even more special was the conversations afterwards. I met some incredible founders, received encouraging feedback and connected with two businesses interested in bringing Debly into their operations.

That’s the kind of impact that makes these opportunities meaningful.

A huge thank you to Preeti Chattha, Colorintech, Square and Block for bringing us together, and to my fellow panellists Emmanuel Enemuwe, Sunisha Masih and our host Tayo for such an engaging conversation.

Special appreciation to @businesslaunchpad Pathways team for helping open doors like this.

Grateful for the experience, the conversations and the connections.

And that was only Tuesday! 💙

#Colorintech #Square #ArtificialIntelligence #Entrepreneurship #Debly by @businesslaunchpad

Yesterday, we filmed something very special 🎥✨

Featuring our brilliant team, tenants and BLP alumni, we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on.

Watch this space 👀

@tootingworks
@businesslaunchpad
@current_phase_electrical
@afrobeatscaribeats
@homeswithchuk
@dubvendorrecords
@repyourflags_
@usedebly

#tootingworks #businesslaunchpad #tooting #southlondon #entrepreneurship by @businesslaunchpad

In August, BLP held its first social at @vam_east where we explored The Music Is Black: A British Story.

From Soul to Grime, Calypso to Afrobeats, we enjoyed exploring the culture and history of Black British Music.

We’re excited for our next social in just two weeks time!

🎥 @launch_brands

#vandaeast #businesslaunchpad #themusicisblack #london #entrepreneurship by @businesslaunchpad

POV: you’re trying to make your wedding stationery Pinterest-worthy 🤍

There’s something about seeing all the little details come together that makes a wedding feel so personal.

The stationery, flowers, shoes, little styling details… suddenly it starts to feel like a real wedding rather than just a design on a screen.

As I’m building White Calla Collective and planning my own wedding at the same time, I’m learning just how much those little details can change the overall feel.

And yes… I may have spent far too long moving things around for this flat lay. 😂

But I think the final result was worth it!

Would you include your stationery in your wedding flat lays?

#weddingflatlay #weddinginspiration #weddingideas #whitecallacollective #weddingdetails by @businesslaunchpad

Good luck to Tooting Works, who've been shortlisted for Best Community Facility Garden at the Wandsworth in Bloom Awards! 🌷

Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road is a business centre offering a range of services from office and co-working space to virtual tenancies, event space, kitchens, and dining room and meeting room hire. More info via @tootingworks

From balcony blooms to community food-growing sites, the Wandsworth in Bloom competition showcases the creativity and care residents have poured into greening their spaces.

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#Tooting #Furzedown #Earlsfield #Balham #Streatham by @businesslaunchpad

From a business idea to presenting to the community at Showcase Day. ✨

We’re so proud of our May cohort, who presented their businesses last week and shared what they’ve been working on over the past few months.

#businesslaunchpad #startup #entrepreneurship #london #londonstartup by @businesslaunchpad

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨

Applications for our September Pathways cohort close Wednesday 2nd September at midnight!

If you have a business idea you’re ready to bring to life, don’t miss out on this FREE programme.

Get the support, skills, confidence and connections you need to take your idea to the next level.

⏰ Deadline: Wednesday 2nd September at midnight!

Sign up via the link in our bio ☝🏽 by @businesslaunchpad

Because turning “I’ve got an idea…” into “I’ve got a business” is kinda chic. 👏🏻👏🏿👏🏽

#entrepreneurship #startup #londoncharity #businesslaunchpad #freesupport by @businesslaunchpad

🫶🏽 The power of collaboration 🫶🏽

Yesterday several of our talented founders joined forces to deliver a pre-carnival art workshop in our Event Space, bringing community, culture and creativity to life. 👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿

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@zesticollective and @repyourflags_ hosted the workshop with @okap_a_kaly cooking up a Haitian feast.

#businesslaunchpad #carnival #tooting #eventspace #startup by @businesslaunchpad

We’re excited to be Media Partners for @ukbbweek and @ukbbshow, creating opportunities for our young founders to be inspired, celebrated and empowered as they continue building their entrepreneurial journeys.

This year they’re celebrating 10 years 🎉

#entreprenuer #entrepreneurship #london #businesslaunchpad #youthcharity by @businesslaunchpad

⭐SUPPORT YOUNG FOUNDERS IN TOOTING⭐

Local youth charity @businesslaunchpad (powered by @tootingworks) hosts its next Showcase Event on Tuesday 25th August!

For the first time, a new cohort of founders will be showcasing their businesses, products and services they've been developing through the Business Launchpad Pathways Programme.

From tech apps to beauty products, fashion to food, there will be a variety of new businesses to meet.

✨ Connect with ambitious young founders
✨ Explore products, services and prototypes
✨ Hear live pitches and participants' stories
✨ Mentoring opportunities
✨ Build new partnerships and collaborations
✨ Support the next generation of business leaders

📅 Tuesday 25 August 2026
🕔 5pm-7pm
📍Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Road, London SW17 9SH
🎟️ Get your free ticket via link in bio @businesslaunchpad

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#Tooting #Furzedown #Earlsfield #Balham #Streatham by @businesslaunchpad