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iOS 27 is expected to introduce modest interface tweaks—less extensive than iOS 26's Liquid Glass redesign—while Apple focuses primarily on AI improvements and bug fixes. However, the update is notable as the first under new design leader Steve Lemay, who replaced Alan Dye, and may signal a shift toward refining usability and addressing areas where recent visual changes have impacted functionality.
Google Maps appears to have introduced a "limited view" mode for logged-out users, stripping key features such as nearby business listings, user reviews, and dine-in details. Whether the change is intentional or a glitch remains unclear, as some users received error messages suggesting network or browser extension issues, while others saw the stripped-back version with no error at all.
New connectors in Figma Make now allow teams to pull in context from tools like Amplitude, Box, Dovetail, Granola, Marvin, and zeroheight. Custom connectors can also be configured by connecting any remote MCP server through the Connectors settings. Organization admins have control over connector access and publishing via admin settings.
Designers who embrace AI as a creative partner — not a replacement — will gain a decisive edge in speed, strategy, and collaboration. AI is already used daily at Rule29 and O'Neil Printing to accelerate ideation, align teams more quickly, and sharpen strategic thinking. The human skills of taste, empathy, and judgment remain irreplaceable, and AI only makes them more valuable.
Design systems often fail not because of poor components, but because design files and code speak different languages, creating friction at every handoff. Five practices help bridge that gap: structuring code-like frames, building through composition, organizing components by decision flow, using AI to validate naming and structure, and making documentation part of the design process. When systems mirror how code works, translation becomes effortless, and the system scales without breaking.
Utah's bold and initially divisive 2034 Winter Olympics logo—featuring angular typography inspired by the state's landscapes and petroglyphs—has recently seen warmer reception during the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, with many praising its uniqueness and practicality despite early criticism. However, it's only a transitional design. The official logo is set to debut in 2029.
Generate and explore quasiperiodic tiling patterns. Every pattern that you create has a custom URL that you can bookmark and share.
Filmora is an all-in-one video editing software for desktop and mobile. Easily create professional videos with intuitive tools, AI-powered features, and creative effects.
Create AI-powered forms with natural language prompts. Collect feedback through engaging chat interfaces.
Dribbble designers who grow their businesses share work regularly and clearly, focusing on quality over volume. Each shot should include a descriptive title, context-rich description, and specific tags to help clients and Dribbble's search engine surface the right work. A complete profile — with availability status, bio, and consistent skills — is what converts a visitor into a potential client.
Ads in ChatGPT don't have to harm user experience and could actually improve recommendations if treated as high-utility, verified content rather than interruptions. AI could provide more accurate, real-time, and context-aware suggestions by integrating directly with brand catalogs and APIs instead of scraping biased web content, provided OpenAI maintains strict neutrality, clear labeling, user control, privacy protections, and prioritizes relevance over ad revenue.
New regulations in the EU (Digital Markets Act) and Japan have ended Apple's App Store exclusivity, allowing alternative iOS app marketplaces like AltStore PAL, Epic Games Store, Aptoide, Skich, Mobivention, and Onside to operate under Apple's notarization system but with their own policies, fees, and discovery models. While this creates new opportunities and competitive economics for developers—alongside added complexity, regional fees, and security variations—it signals the start of a more competitive, multipolar iOS ecosystem where curation, exclusives, pricing, and user experience will determine which stores succeed.
Five exceptional Mexican designers took center stage during Mexico City Art Week 2026, blending local heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary design across furniture, lighting, and textiles.
Kyle Enochs, head of concept at Gunfire Games, creates character-driven digital art for games and book covers.
Different generations respond to distinct visual styles rooted in their shared cultural experiences.