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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.
Discord just refreshed its desktop app, bringing it more in line with the mobile version with updated colors, cleaner visuals, and a new full dark mode called Onyx. There are now four theme options: better spacing, a resizable channel list, and a clearer call bar to see if your mic or camera is on quickly. The game overlay is faster, customizable with widgets, and won't mess with your frame rate or get flagged by anti-cheat systems.
Pinterest's personalization strategy uses AI and the Unified Taste Graph to deliver highly relevant content based on user behavior. Unlike other platforms, it prioritizes long-term interests over fleeting engagement. This approach enhances user experience, boosts retention, and increases ad effectiveness, positioning Pinterest as a leader in personalized digital discovery.
Adobe introduced Project Slide Wow, a generative AI tool that transforms raw customer data into PowerPoint presentations, at Summit 2025. Integrated with Adobe Customer Journey Analytics, it automates slide creation, ensuring real-time updates and structured storytelling. Unlike LLMs, it uses proprietary algorithms, enhancing accuracy, scalability, and collaboration for enterprise decision-making.
"Beigeification" in design refers to the growing homogenization of brands and products driven by a fear of appearing tacky or unpolished. This trend stifles creativity across fashion and branding, highlighting the need for more originality and innovation.
In design systems, naming can be either essential or frustratingly convoluted. Clear, concise names improve communication, while overly creative or abstract names create confusion. Balancing clarity and flexibility is difficult, especially for design tokens. Consistency, simplicity, and avoiding acronyms help maintain usability.
UX design has steadily improved, making major usability gains less frequent and reducing its return on investment. Early UX efforts fixed glaring usability issues, delivering high returns. By 2020, most designs followed established best practices, requiring costly refinements for marginal benefits.
The Accessible Games Initiative aims to improve player experiences through better accessibility. It provides clear information on accessibility features in video games to ensure inclusivity.
Filter is a powerful web-based image editor with an intuitive interface for quick edits and filters.
In this interactive game, you must water your carrot crops and poison the weeds by mastering CSS grid.
The rise of AI-powered answer engines is replacing traditional web browsing, reducing serendipity and human connection. Key concerns include lack of transparency, loss of control, and content homogenization, which impact both the web's diversity and society at large.
Design plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions of law firms, influencing trust and engagement beyond mere aesthetics. While short-term metrics often relegate design to secondary status, a well-executed visual identity reinforces clarity, credibility, and brand leadership. Thoughtful design fosters long-term trust, differentiating firms in a competitive, digitally-driven marketplace.
Figma can initially feel intimidating, but UX writers can learn to navigate it confidently by starting with the basics: layers, frames, and components. This resource provides practical tips for writing tasks in Figma, including creating workspaces, selecting elements, and editing copy. It also explores advanced features like plugins and widgets that improve writing workflows and support collaboration.
Designer Joe Doucet created a climate-responsive paint that shifts from dark to light at 25°C, helping regulate indoor temperatures.
Graphic designers debated on Reddit whether artistic skills are essential for the job.
Stephane Leopold's “Moving Nature” animates wildlife using a single-line technique.
The Gemini app just got a big update on both Android and iOS, with a redesigned 'plus' menu that makes it easier to access tools like the camera, gallery, and files. They've also added Canvas, where you can create documents and code right in the app, and Audio Overviews, which turn documents into podcast-style summaries. These new features are designed to make the app more useful and interactive, especially for people who want to dive deeper into their content.
The "grok-2-image-1212" model adds image generation to xAI's API. xAI charges $0.07 per image, while competing providers charge $0.05–$0.08. The new capability lacks customization options, and prompts in requests are subject to revision by a "chat model." xAI is seeking revenue and funding while expanding its AI capabilities, including generative video, and data infrastructure.
A portless iPhone may soon be released, as EU regulations allow devices without charging ports. The rumored iPhone 17 Air, possibly Apple's thinnest yet, was initially designed without a charging port or SIM slot. Though Apple hasn't removed it yet, the shift toward a fully wireless iPhone seems inevitable.
As no-code app development and vibe coding gain traction, the focus is shifting from "how" to "what" to build. Skilled in identifying valuable problems, designers become essential in framing strategic solutions. Strategic UX research and problem framing allow teams to innovate and avoid building irrelevant features, driving product success.
Motion transforms static brand identities into dynamic, engaging experiences that foster deeper audience connections. It should be integrated from the start, ensuring scalability, performance, and a human touch in today's digital-first world.
Stressful situations should be considered when designing products, as users often face distractions and pressures. Stress impacts decision-making, cognition, and memory. Effective design should minimize the cognitive load by promoting single-tasking, offering clear steps, and avoiding complexity. Testing for stress cases and preparing emergency features can help manage user stress effectively.
Algorithms blend randomness with structure to generate unique display fonts. Scripting enables diverse styles for fonts, icons, and vector designs.
Autodraft AI helps you craft compelling animations with unparalleled style and consistent character portrayal.
Kosmik turns your browser into a powerful research environment - capture visually, organize spatially, and navigate your knowledge like you're exploring a map, not a file system.
After layoffs and feeling constrained in his role, product designer Gihyuk Jeong pivoted to a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction to seek intellectual independence. Inspired by advice to design for the future rather than follow trends, he now explores the evolving role of designers in the age of AI.
In this article, Amy Francis-Smith advocates for inclusive and accessible design, highlighting its importance in creating products that accommodate diverse needs. She points to the progress made in inclusive design, which now extends beyond basic accessibility, and commends universities for raising awareness. Francis-Smith underscores how good design benefits everyone, supporting the integration of empathy and choice into the design process.
The UX design process and house construction require careful planning, collaboration, and attention to detail. Phases such as discovery, design, development, and testing ensure that the final product meets users' needs. Both processes aim to create functional, aesthetically pleasing solutions tailored to specific needs.
Creating an AI character involves defining its purpose, developing a strong personality, designing its appearance, ensuring natural dialogue, adding emotional depth, and refining movement.
Blending mid-century modernism, brutalism, and retro-futuristic elements, "Severance" uses design to build its unsettling world.
Oversimplification in UX design can weaken cognitive abilities by reducing mental models and problem-solving skills.
Geneva-based RETINAA designed Switzerland's new passport, which blends security with artistry. Its pages feature 3D reliefs, custom typefaces, and UV-reactive elements, mapping the country's landscapes. A hydrological theme highlights Switzerland's water resources, while advanced printing techniques ensure security. This meticulous design reaffirms Switzerland's legacy of precision and innovation.
Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash now generates and edits images within chatbot conversations. It integrates text and image processing in one model, enabling object additions, removals, lighting changes, and more. While imperfect, it represents a step toward seamless AI-driven image manipulation, raising creative possibilities and ethical concerns about deepfakes.