Dakota Burrow

I think the biggest AI boom was in 2023-2024, but only now have I noticed improvements that have positively helped many businesses.

If I had to name three things that have had a very positive impact on business, they are:

• Improved image creation using GPT Chat

• Realistic videos through AI, where costs are reduced by hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars (production video agency vs. a few custom prompts)

• "vibe coding" tools that show me a visual and I can reverse query and learn why the code is written in such a way that I got a certain result.

Like many makers right now, I'm reflecting on the year.
And I want to share something that matters to me.
Mockin is now #1 on Google for "mock interviews for designers".
No ads.
No budget.
Just trust and support from the design community.
This means a lot.
It reminds me how powerful it is when designers support each other.
@Mockin started as a mock interview tool.
Today it's an AI career toolkit that helps UX/UI and Product designers apply to jobs, prepare for interviews, and reflect on their growth through structured self-assessment interview.
Thank you for being part of this.
More coming soon.

Hey PH community!

As we hit Christmas Eve, I ve been reflecting on the sheer amount of building that happened this year. From the AI boom to the return of local-first apps, 2025 has been a wild ride for makers.

I wanted a way to visualize all that effort, so I built Product Hunt Wrapped 2025. It pulls your year of launches, upvotes, and rankings into a shareable story.