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Web development agency Atomic Smash focuses on improving existing websites rather than building new ones. As their client list expanded, managing their own servers became a burden, taking time and money away from what clients really care about: great website experiences.
The WWDC 2025 logo sparks hope that Apple is finally ready to shake up iOS design. Its glassy, translucent look and splash of color hint at a more playful, visionOS-inspired style for iOS 19. After years of the same flat design, a fresh, bold new look feels long overdue.
Microsoft is rolling out a new look for its sign-in screen, bringing in a cleaner design, dark mode, and support for passwordless logins. The update is part of its Fluent 2 design push. It will first appear on Xbox, web, and mobile apps before making its way to Windows.
Apple has filed a patent for a foldable Apple Watch with a dual-screen design, hinge mechanism, and integrated cameras. The watch could enable web browsing, messaging, and video calls while reducing reliance on a phone.
"Measureship" prioritizes efficiency and metrics over human experience, leading to stagnation and brand decline. Using a leadership-driven approach instead, focused on empathy, qualitative insights, and innovation, fosters long-term success.
Strategies to help design teams and enhance creativity include simplifying, solving the right problem, and designing for emotional impact. Examples like FXI's X-Mask and Henchman's Tripod Ladder show how these approaches drive innovation and create meaningful products.
In design systems, composite tokens group multiple simple tokens to define complex elements like typography styles, shadows, and borders. They enhance consistency, simplify maintenance, and ensure updates propagate system-wide. Unlike simple tokens, composite tokens encapsulate higher-level concepts and depend on atomic values. They exist at semantic or component-specific tiers within a design system.
The Same tool lets you replicate entire applications with intricate UI details, animations, and backend logic, all from a simple URL.
Viggle AI is a powerful AI animation tool and image-to-video generator that allows you to animate characters and create stunning videos easily.
Polygonjs helps create 3D interactive experiences for the web without having to code. The tool lets users build 3D scenes by creating and connecting nodes, giving them a non-destructive workflow to try different ideas quickly without fear of breaking anything.
Ferm Living has refreshed its visual identity with a new logo, color palette, and typography to reflect its growth and timeless design ethos. Collaborating with e-Types and Signifly, the update balances warmth and modernity, reinforcing its vision of comfort and accessible luxury.
Designers should understand their medium, but collaboration with engineers is key. Clear, detailed handoffs help prevent usability and accessibility issues. Prototyping in design tools catches problems early, saving time and costs. Instead of an "us vs. them" mindset, teams should focus on communication to create better, more functional digital products.
Creative success requires persistence, but key insights can accelerate growth. Showing up consistently matters more than perfection. Failure is part of the process, and collaboration fosters better results. Creativity thrives on play, rest fuels productivity, and passion projects shape careers. Mindset shifts, not just techniques, drive meaningful creative breakthroughs.
Stephen Barrett Studio blends craft, print, and process to create thoughtful, typography-centric designs.
Co-founder of TPTQ Arabic, Kristyan Sarkis, revives the rich history of Arabic scripts by blending traditional styles with contemporary aesthetics.
Software testing faces challenges like overemphasizing automation, tool-centric approaches, and rigid tester labels.