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AI VISUAL EDITOR FOR YOUR CODEBASE

ion offers a complete AI-powered visual workflow that lets non-technical teams edit, refine, and ship changes to codebases in real-time.

CAN YOU SMELL DESIGN?

Designers can use form, color, and storytelling to visually express scent, creating immersive branding that evokes emotion and atmosphere. Modern fragrance design moves beyond clichés, building imaginative worlds where audiences can "smell with their eyes." Collaborations like Wade and Leta with D.S. & Durga show how scent is captured through surreal, synesthetic visuals and narrative mood boards.

SECRETS OF AGENTIC UX: EMERGING DESIGN PATTERNS FOR HUMAN INTERACTION WITH AI AGENTS

Designing AI experiences requires understanding perception, reasoning, memory, and agency. Agentic systems, like ant colonies, use specialized agents guided by a supervisor. This setup enables complex workflows where humans provide input and review results.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2025: ARE FREELANCERS SURVIVING, OR THRIVING?

Freelancers in 2025 face harsher feast-or-famine cycles, falling rates, AI disruptions, and ghosting clients, yet are adapting through specialization, visibility, stronger networks, and strategic repositioning.

SURAJIT SEN INTERVIEW: THE ARTIST BEHIND SOME OF INDIA'S BIGGEST CINEMATIC WORLDS

With over 20 years of experience and 5,000 sculptures, Surajit Sen's work highlights the significance of conveying thoughts through art and the delight of ongoing learning in the ever-evolving field of 3D design.

INSTAGRAM LAUNCHES ITS CAPCUT CLONE, EDITS

Instagram has launched Edits, a new video editing app aimed at competing with CapCut. It includes advanced tools like AI animations, green screen effects, and subject cutouts not found in the main Instagram app. Instagram says Edits will focus more on creators and plans to add collaboration and more AI features soon.

INTRODUCING CAMERA ANGLE CONCEPTS

Luma has introduced nine Camera Angle Concepts in Dream Machine, enhancing prompt-level creative control. These expressive tools, ranging from Low Angle to POV, enable creators to shape emotion, focus, and storytelling. Building on Camera Motion Concepts, this update empowers more precise framing, expands visual vocabulary, and unlocks new possibilities in generative media creation.

LOGITECH'S MX CREATIVE CONSOLE NOW SUPPORTS FIGMA AND ADOBE LIGHTROOM

A major software update expands compatibility for Logitech's MX Creative Console, adding plugins for Final Cut Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Figma, and others. New integrations enable streamlined workflows, including image straightening via the dial and customizable shortcuts. The update aims to boost productivity across more creative apps, meeting long-requested user demands.

“BRAVERY PAYS” – HOW AND WHY DESIGNERS SHOULD PURSUE BOLDER CREATIVE IDEAS

Many designers play it safe to meet conservative client expectations, yet research shows clients often want bold and provocative ideas. This tension comes from a risk-averse, metric-driven culture that sometimes values process over imagination. However, there's growing recognition that brave, strategic creativity builds stronger brand connections and long-term relevance, especially in an AI-driven world.

PRACTICAL WAYS I USE AI IN DESIGN

AI is increasingly being used to gain deeper customer insights and enhance content creation. It boosts efficiency by synthesizing interviews and organizing event data, leading to more informed design decisions and richer user experiences. It also aids in brainstorming, strengthens copywriting, and speeds up research, ultimately freeing up time for more thoughtful, human-centered work.

DEALING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF THE AGILE METHODOLOGY IN UX DESIGN

Agile improves speed and collaboration but often sidelines UX due to time constraints, fragmented workflows, and poor communication. Balancing short sprints with long-term UX goals requires dual-track workflows, lean UX practices, and team alignment through workshops, smart metrics, and rapid testing, which ensures usability and user needs remain a priority.

THE PEOPLE'S GRAPHICS DESIGN ARCHIVE

The People's Graphic Design Archive is a crowd-sourced virtual archive of inclusive graphic design history. The Archive includes everything from finished projects to processes, photos, correspondence, oral histories, anecdotes, articles, essays, and other supporting material.

IF YOU CAN TYPE, YOU CAN VIDEO

VEED's AI Agent uses AI to turn natural language commands into new video clips and edits. Just type what you need—like adding subtitles, resizing for TikTok, or adding music—and the AI Agent will do the rest.

TAILWIND CSS COMPONENTS LIBRARY

Create stunning UIs effortlessly with over 2,100+ ready-to-use components.

MOUNTAIN MEETS MOTHERBOARD IN MULTIVERSE STUDIO'S NATURE-TECH IDENTITY FOR SOFTWARE COMPANY MAIELLA

Multiverse Studio created a unique brand identity for software company Maiella, merging digital innovation with nature and mountaineering themes to reflect client growth. A custom typeface and glyphs inspired by local wildlife give the brand an adventure-driven look that stands apart from typical tech aesthetics.

CRAFTING BALLPARK'S FUN LOGO DESIGN AND BRANDING

RETHINKING BAD DESIGN

Good design is often overlooked due to poor education, bias, and profit-driven motives. Despite decades of research, such as Fitts's Law, tech still prioritizes function over usability, leading to harmful outcomes. Shifting focus from sales to real-world use—and valuing design expertise early—can enhance how people experience technology in their daily lives.

MATT LAMONT'S MISSION TO SAVE AND CELEBRATE GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY

Through his passion for design, Matt Lamont transformed an obsession with design books into a vast archive of over 6,000 items, blending collecting, teaching, and practice to preserve and share the history of design.

WHEN CREATION BECOMES COMPULSION

A lifelong creator reflects on how joyful expression evolved into compulsive validation and now seeks presence over performance, reconnecting with creativity as a natural, authentic part of everyday living.

SCIENTISTS HAVE DISCOVERED A "JAW-DROPPING" NEW COLOUR – BUT YOU CAN'T SEE IT

U.S. scientists have discovered a new color, "olo," by using lasers to stimulate only the medium-wavelength cones in the retina—something not possible naturally. Described as a vivid blue-green, olo can't be shown on screens or seen without special equipment, making it a unique perceptual experience. Though its status as a "real" color is debated, the find offers new insight into how we see and understand color.

GOOGLE PHOTOS CAN NOW TURN YOUR PICTURES INTO ULTRA HDR IMAGES

Google Photos has begun rolling out a feature that allows users to convert standard images into Ultra HDR versions, enhancing brightness range and color detail for compatible displays. Unlike older HDR effects that just tweak brightness and shadows, this new tool adds a “gain map” that stores extra brightness data for HDR screens, though it doesn't replicate true HDR photo capture.

RUMOR: IPHONE 17 PRO COULD LAUNCH IN SKY BLUE

Leaks suggest that Apple may introduce a new Sky Blue color, potentially inspired by its recent debut on the M4 MacBook Air, for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. According to a leaker, the prototypes in Sky Blue look even better than the popular Sierra Blue from the iPhone 13 Pro, making it a strong contender for the standout color at the September 2025 launch.

HOW TO WRITE ERROR MESSAGES THAT ACTUALLY HELP USERS RATHER THAN FRUSTRATE THEM

Error messages are often neglected in digital design, leading to user frustration when things go wrong due to unclear, whimsical, or inconsistent communication. To improve this, designers should anticipate possible errors, write in a clear, human, and active voice, and always provide actionable steps for users to move forward. Standardizing and documenting helpful, empathetic error patterns builds trust and creates smoother, more supportive user experiences.

FUN FATIGUE – IS FORMALITY RETURNING IN BRANDING?

In the early 2000s, Silicon Valley's rejection of corporate formality sparked a trend of casual, childlike branding that came to symbolize innovation and trust. However, as trust declined during the pandemic and digital spaces filled with low-quality, infantilized visuals, this style lost its impact. Now, a shift is underway, with brands embracing more formal, traditional design to convey trust, heritage, and clarity amid the chaos.

WANT PEOPLE TO CARE ABOUT USERS? LAY OUT WHAT'S AT STAKE IF THEY DON'T

Effective UX storytelling starts by establishing clear stakes. It requires recognizing the key decision-makers and clarifying why the current design is inadequate. Additionally, it's essential to present the consequences of inaction. Vague data and generic processes can weaken the overall message. Engagement and action become more likely when findings are directly linked to business outcomes while conveying a sense of urgency.

LIQUID BY PAPER

Liquid is a micro-tool that lets designers easily convert any shape or logo into a shiny liquid metal render. SVGs can also be uploaded.

VISUALIZE AND REMIX IDEAS USING IMAGES AND AI

Whisk is a Google Labs experiment that lets you prompt creative ideas using images for a fast and fun process. Instead of generating images with long, detailed text prompts, Whisk enables you to prompt with images. Simply drag in images and start creating.

UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE, CRM, OR APP FROM A SPREADSHEET

Whalesync connects your content to Airtable, Notion, or Google Sheets. You can make edits and watch changes appear automatically—no technical skills are required.

FOREST CARBON'S PURPOSEFUL REBRAND VISUALIZES THE SOUNDS OF ECO-INTEGRITY

This Earth Day reflection spotlights a design shift toward work that genuinely supports environmental healing. Forest Carbon's rebrand by Design Bridge and Partners embodies this, using forest sound recordings to create visuals in harmony with nature. Prioritizing science over greenwashing, the project shows how purposeful design can inspire real change and connection with the planet.

IOS 19 WILL MAKE A DESIGN CHANGE THAT'S PERFECT FOR LARGE IPHONES, PER LEAK

iOS 19, set to debut at WWDC, is rumored to introduce a usability upgrade for large iPhone users by shifting the in-app search bar to the bottom of the screen. This change will be aimed at making one-handed navigation easier, especially on bigger models like the Pro Max. Mockups showed apps like Messages and Music with the redesigned search placement, suggesting Apple had prioritized function as well as form in the upcoming update.

IS YOUR TEAM READY FOR AI-ENHANCED DESIGN?

AI design tools accelerate early-stage work, such as wireframing and prototyping, but still require human refinement. Effective integration demands thoughtful workflows, prompting skills, and collaboration. Tools like UX Pilot and Vercel v0 offer different strengths. AI enhances, not replaces, designers, and scalable use depends on team readiness, systems alignment, and strategic implementation.

ARTIST TURNS CARDBOARD SCRAPS INTO SCI-FI SCULPTURES INSPIRED BY PAST VISIONS OF THE FUTURE

Since 2017, Australian artist Greg Olijnyk has created intricate cardboard sculptures, including detailed robots, machines, and futuristic buildings, inspired by science fiction.

UBISOFT'S FREE COLOUR BLINDNESS TOOL IS A GIFT FOR GAME DEVELOPERS

Chroma, Ubisoft's open-source colorblind simulation tool, helps game developers make their games more accessible by replicating color vision deficiencies, allowing for adjustments to create a more inclusive gaming experience.

25 WIDE FONTS THAT WILL ‘STRETCH' YOUR CREATIVITY

Wide fonts are back in 2025, bringing bold impact to headlines, branding, and signage.

IPHONE 17 PRO'S RUMORED CAMERA BAR DESIGN MAY HAVE A SNEAKY NEW PERK

Rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a redesigned horizontal camera bar, which some find unattractive. However, this design opens the door for customization, with accessory makers already developing decorative camera covers to personalize and protect the camera area. These new accessories take lens protection a step further by allowing users to express their style while covering the prominent camera bar.

BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE: VEO 2 VIDEO GENERATION AVAILABLE FOR DEVELOPERS

Veo 2, Google's advanced video generation model, creates eight-second clips from text or images. Developers can test it in Google AI Studio and integrate it via the Gemini API. It simulates real-world physics, supports cinematic styles, and enables creative tools like AlphaWave and Trakto to scale video production from prompts or static assets.

FIGMA IS WORKING ON AN AI APP MAKER

Figma is reportedly developing an AI-powered app creation tool that accepts inputs like text prompts, Figma files, and images using Anthropic's Claude Sonnet model. The upcoming feature aims to streamline app building through natural language input. Figma is also working on a separate project called Figma Sites, a new tool for creating websites.

CREATE A VISION THAT ACTUALLY GETS BUILT

Vision work is most effective when timed with planning cycles, rooted in customer and business empathy, and co-created to foster alignment. Bringing the vision to life through storytelling, prototypes, and small testable steps builds momentum and reduces risk. Most importantly, continuous iteration, visible progress, and regular use keep the vision alive and guide the product's evolution.

THE OPPRESSIVE FOUNDATION OF MINIMALIST DESIGN

Minimalist design, often valued for clarity and efficiency, stems from Western ideals that can unintentionally exclude other cultural aesthetics. When framed as neutral, it may favor the familiar and alienate others, reinforcing power through aesthetic norms. Inclusive design means questioning these defaults, embracing pluralism, and recognizing that simplicity isn't always universally meaningful — sometimes, complexity better reflects diverse experiences.

THE PURPOSE OF UX DESIGN — WHY PRODUCT MANAGERS NEED UX DESIGNERS AND DESIGN LEADERS

Design thinking peaked around 2016–2018 but has declined as product thinking gained traction. While both share similarities, design uniquely enables innovation through abductive thinking and creative translation. The oversimplification of design into fast sprints diluted its value. True progress blends design and product thinking to expand possibilities and drive meaningful innovation.

AI FASHION PHOTOS GENERATOR

Turn regular pictures of your fashion garments and accessories into studio-quality photography. In under an hour, you can find the ideal lighting, background, and model, and generate the perfect picture.

TURN DESIGNS INTO CLICKABLE EMAIL SIGNATURES

Transform your designs into interactive, pixel-perfect HTML email signatures in minutes. No coding or templates are required. Just upload your design, add clickable hotspots, and paste it into your email.

EASY TO USE WORDPRESS ALTERNATIVE POWERED BY NOTION

Create superfast websites with Notion as your CMS. You can move from Notion to a blog, helpdesk, documentation, marketplace, or directory in minutes.

CONVENIENCE VS. PROBABILITY SAMPLING IN UX RESEARCH

Convenience sampling recruits participants based on ease of access but may yield unreliable results. Probability sampling uses random selection, offering more accurate, representative findings. It's ideal for research guiding key business decisions, though it can be complex, time-consuming, and costly.

DESIGN IN MOTION: THE UNEXPECTED WAYS KINETIC DESIGN IS MAKING EVERYDAY OBJECTS COME ALIVE

Kinetic design infuses everyday objects with motion, making them responsive, interactive, and emotionally engaging. It blends art, engineering, and user experience, transforming static products into living, tactile experiences. From adaptive lighting to transforming furniture, kinetic design enhances aesthetics and function while deepening our emotional connection with the objects we use.

AI-GENERATED FONTS: ARE MACHINES DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF TYPE?

AI-generated fonts are transforming typography by offering speed, customization, and creative possibilities. While they streamline font creation, concerns remain about originality, emotional nuance, and legal ownership. Designers increasingly use AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement. The future is likely to blend human artistry with AI efficiency to expand typographic possibilities.

OH LOOK, EVERYONE IS LAUGHING AT THE PAPYRUS FONT AGAIN

Papyrus, often slammed as outdated, overused, and tied to everything from 90s Christian rock to off-brand tea, is one of the design world's most infamous fonts.

EVERYDAY OBJECTS GET SURREAL MOTION DESIGN

The Secret Life of Everyday Things is a surreal 3D motion design animation that brings household objects to life, blending playful creativity with photorealistic motion and storytelling.

WHAT IS BOLD MINIMALISM, THE NEW TREND SWEEPING THE DESIGN WORLD?

Minimal maximalism combines simple designs with bold elements, such as oversized typography and vibrant colors.