As we bid adieu to 2023, it's been a remarkable year filled with engaging discussions on design across various corners of the country and beyond. Throughout the year, we delved into five pivotal design topics that have shaped not only my own journey but also the broader design landscape. So, let's take a nostalgic journey through these design conversations, exploring how they've contributed to best practice design. We'll unravel the significance of API design, the integral role of AI in the same, and even touch on the intriguing notion of the divine as the ultimate AI designer – for it's all connected in the world of design.