A foundational thinking guide for designing intelligent systems, products, and companies.

This is not a tool.
It is not a prompt library.
It is not a shortcut. Ion’s Guide introduces a different way of thinking about AI — one that starts with meaning, not capability. Instead of asking “What can AI do?”, this guide asks:
What should intelligence exist for?
Where does it belong — and where doesn’t it?
How do you design systems that remain coherent as they scale?
Inside, you’ll learn how to: Think AI-first, not feature-first
Design systems around purpose,restraint, and long-term intelligence

Avoid building products that feel impressive but hollow

Create ideas that remain relevant as models, tools, and trends change

If your thinking shifts even slightly after reading this,

the guide has done its job.