Welcome to the latest edition of Dura Digital’s newsletter, where we break down the innovations redefining how we build, design, and collaborate. In this issue, we explore how designers are bridging the gap to development with tools like Webflow, how MCP is unlocking new possibilities for AI-assisted workflows, and what it really takes to design resilient systems in complex domains. Plus, we feature a review of Roo Code and the current state of autonomous AI development inside your IDE.
Learning Webflow: A designer's journey
A designer’s journey from graphic design to Webflow reveals how powerful the tool becomes once you have a strong foundation in UX and Figma. With reusable components, responsive layouts, and no-code animations, Webflow bridges the gap between design and development, giving designers more control, better collaboration with developers, and faster project delivery.
MCP servers are changing the game for developers by securely connecting AI assistants to tools like file systems, CLIs, and cloud platforms. With just a few setup steps, teams can automate tasks like triaging issues, setting up environments, analyzing logs, and generating stand-up reports, reclaiming valuable focus time and reducing context switching.
Designing complex applications, such as those used in healthcare, logistics, or finance, requires adapting UX practices to meet the needs of expert users and high-stakes workflows. From grounding research in real-world environments to prototyping within domain-specific constraints and refining tools through tailored evaluation, thoughtful adjustments throughout the design lifecycle lead to more usable and resilient systems.
Reviewing Roo Code for autonomous development in the IDE
Roo Code integrates agentic AI directly into your IDE, turning prompts into working apps with real-time file diffs and architectural decisions. While powerful for scaffolding apps, modifying databases, and managing auth flows, it still stumbles on complex tasks and needs careful human oversight, acting more like a sharp assistant than a fully autonomous developer.
