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BORED APES FLOOR PRICE 90% DOWN FROM ALL-TIME HIGH

The floor price of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs has decreased to its lowest since August 2021 (10.9 eth - $34k), marking a decline of over 90% from its peak in April 2022 (128 eth - $395k).

SOLANA FIXING TRANSACTION ISSUES

The first update to address Solana's network congestion issues has been released.

EIGEN DA, CELESTIA, AVAIL, NEAR DA: WHO WINS THE DATA AVAILABILITY RACE?

Eigen DA is the most scalable, Avail offers the fastest finality, Celestia has the first-mover advantage, and NEAR claims to be the cheapest option by over 30x.

OREO RECKONS IT INSPIRED THE DESIGN OF AN UBIQUITOUS UI ICON

McDonald's claims in a mockumentary that the Big Mac inspired the hamburger menu icon in UI, but Oreo challenges this by humorously suggesting the icon is actually two stacked Oreo cookies, even offering a discount on biscuits for adopting this theory.

IKEA UNVEILS INFLATABLE CHAIR THAT "CHALLENGES TRADITIONAL GAMING DESIGN"

During Milan Design Week, IKEA introduced the Brännboll gaming furniture collection, offering versatile pieces that cater to casual gamers and blend into everyday home decor while promoting comfortable and immersive gameplay. The collection includes innovative designs like an inflatable chair, a rocking easy chair for dynamic movement, spill-proof accessories, and multi-functional storage solutions that double as furniture.

CODEGEN PLUGINS (AND OTHER TIPS) FOR AUTOMATING DESIGN TO CODE

Codegen automatically generates code based on a defined set of rules or specifications. Although Figma's Developer Mode streamlines a considerable portion of design implementation, an entire plugin ecosystem can further speed up your design-to-development workflow. Figma's team recommendations include Anima, Builder, Figma to Code, Locofy.AI, and Replit.

AI UX-DESIGN TOOLS ARE NOT READY FOR PRIMETIME: STATUS UPDATE

AI tools won't replace UX designers soon as the currently available LLM-based tools are not shortcutting steps in the design process yet. Designers should avoid using AI to generate user data or research findings due to ethical concerns and shouldn't expect significant value from AI tools.

BE ANTI-ABLEIST

Accessibility doesn't just happen in an ableist world. The mechanisms and automatisms are not tuned to produce accessible content, code, or designs. As a designer, developer, project manager, or in any role, you must focus on accessibility and do it intentionally. It will not happen automatically every day of the week.

LOGO SYSTEM

A collection of real and fictional logos for designers to get inspired by.

DESIGN SYSTEM RADAR (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Enhance user experience and improve consistency by providing robust tools for ensuring compliance with a design system's standards.

SCREEN RULER

Validate the implementation of websites by measuring sizes, distances, margins, and paddings of any element on any web page.

THE ART OF PARENTING WHILE RUNNING A DESIGN STUDIO: WE GO BTS AT OGRE STUDIO AND SEACHANGE

Parenting and managing a design studio demands dedication, creativity, and effective time management. It often requires working unconventional hours, balancing responsibilities, and integrating family life with work routines, but it also provides opportunities for growth and improved empathy.

WHY ARE UX PROFESSIONALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIEVES OF JOY?

UX professionals often feel the need to jump on their accessible white horse and yell at the world about their high moral standards for what good UX is supposed to be, how a company should invest its resources, what a product's roadmap should be, and how we should all look at them as the last standing heroes that separate us from a world of unusable products.

LET'S TALK: DOES POKÉMON GO MEET THE PRINCIPLES OF UI DESIGN?

Aside from being a fun game, Pokémon GO is also a user-friendly, meticulously designed experience. This post uses Nielsen's ten usability heuristics to analyze how user-friendly the game is. Pokémon GO shows how usability principles can elevate a product and captivate its audience.

FORM'S VIBRANT REBRAND OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOW SOURCE IS JOYOUSLY OPTIMISTIC

The rebrand aims to evoke emotional connection and collaboration, setting the stage for a better fashion future.

THIS LOGO DESIGN QUIZ IS ACTUALLY REALLY, REALLY DIFFICULT

Solopress, an online printing company, prepared a quick quiz to test your logo memory or attention to detail.

LONGBOARDING

'Longboarding' is a process that bridges the gap between trying out a new product and becoming a core user.

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GEN Z IS THE MOST UNHAPPY GENERATION EVER

Gen Z, born between 1996 and 2005, is experiencing high levels of unhappiness. This is largely attributed to smartphones and social media. Data shows a concerning increase in depression rates among this generation, prompting calls for regulation of smartphone usage. The shift towards a “phone-based childhood” has led to decreased social interaction, increased loneliness, and a decline in ambition among Gen Z.

AI SPAM IS WINNING THE BATTLE AGAINST SEARCH ENGINE QUALITY

AI-generated content is becoming a big problem in Google Search results. About 10% of Google results now consist of AI content, posing challenges for Google's algorithms. There are concerns that this may lead to a collapse in model quality as AIs feed on each other's output.

20 NEUROMARKETING TECHNIQUES & TRIGGERS FOR BETTER-CONVERTING COPY

Neuromarketing merges neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and marketing to understand and influence consumer behavior. This article describes how to apply neuromarketing to your copywriting and other marketing activities to improve engagement and conversion. The techniques include creating a common enemy, incorporating genuine flattery, and creating urgency through limited availability tactics.

USE GAMIFICATION TO ENHANCE YOUR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

Gamification encourages customers to engage with an ad or site, and can also increase the likelihood that they'll recall a particular product or service when they need it next. It's also an effective strategy for collecting first-party data. This article walks through 10 types of gamification to use in campaigns, including puzzles, virtual badges, and leaderboards.

SEO FOR EMAIL: HOW TO MAKE EMAILS SEARCHABLE IN THE INBOX

Enhancing the searchability of your emails is crucial for optimizing the customer experience and ensuring that important information is easily accessible. There are multiple strategies that can be used, including adding alt text to images, using live text for critical content, and using consistent keywords throughout your emails.

14 AMAZING LARGE COMPANY BLOGS TO INSPIRE YOUR CONTENT MARKETING

This article offers a roundup of 14 company blogs to serve as inspiration. From niche segmentation and employee contributions to authentic storytelling and actionable tips, the blogs adopt different approaches to keep customers engaged. Examples include IKEA Ideas that share advice with subtle product suggestions, Home Depot's DIY Projects, and Fiverr Guides that offer simple how-tos targeting SMBs.

SQUARESPACE ADDS SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES TO ENABLE RECURRING REVENUE FROM CONTENT

Squarespace has launched subscription features to help its users earn revenue from their content. Users can generate revenue from their articles by adding a paywall to their blog, setting the price, and choosing a one-time fee or recurring subscription. Video creators can monetize content by charging for access to their library or placing a paywall directly on a video player. Squarespace users can sell individual pieces of content or bundle various content types.

ADOBE GENERATIVE AI VIDEO TOOLS ARE COMING TO PREMIERE PRO

Adobe is set to introduce generative AI tools into Premiere Pro, including features like Generative Extend, Object Addition and Removal, and Text to Video. It aims to enhance the editing process by seamlessly integrating AI technology directly into the platform, with a focus on providing real-time solutions and streamlining workflows for video editors.

1PASSWORD'S WINNING INVESTMENT: PARTNERS, COMMUNITY, CONTENT

1Password has surpassed $250 million in ARR despite existing in a competitive market. The brand is able to keep up with industry leaders like LastPass and BitWarden by using partnerships, community, and content. With over 1.5 million backlinks pointing to its site, 1Password is a prime example of the marketing boost a brand gets from strategic alliances and smart placements. The brand has also invested in owned community channels, such as Reddit and its own forum, which generate traffic and also keep users happy.

AFTER THE UMG/TIKTOK BREAKUP, SOME CREATORS SAY THEY ARE STRUGGLING

Some music creators on TikTok have been struggling after the expiration of Universal Music Group's licensing agreement in February. Creators are experiencing challenges in creating content due to the absence of UMG songs, leading to financial losses and the need to explore alternative platforms. Smaller artists distributed by UMG have also been facing limitations in promoting their music on TikTok.

HOW ONE COMPANY GREW REVENUE 50% IN 6 MONTHS THANKS TO SEO

Its strategy focused on quality bottom-of-funnel pages, a well-designed blog post template, and backlink growth.

ELON MUSK PLANS TO CHARGE NEW X USERS TO ENABLE POSTING

The introduction of the new fee is meant to address the issue of bots infiltrating the social network.

PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

A 13 year veteran PM shares insights drawn from his career journey, highlighting the importance of strategic career moves, skepticism towards industry influencers, and the need for genuine value creation in organizational roles. He advocates for a critical evaluation of industry norms and suggests that many companies may not yet require dedicated product functions.

GOOGLE GOES ALL IN ON GENERATIVE AI AT GOOGLE CLOUD NEXT

Google Cloud highlighted its focus on generative AI this week in Las Vegas, showcasing enhancements to the Gemini LLM for better productivity. Despite the emphasis on AI, the challenges of integrating such advanced technologies into large, less digitally sophisticated organizations were notably downplayed. It underscores the need for a strategic approach to adopting and integrating AI capabilities.

AI WON'T EAT YOUR JOB, BUT IT WILL EAT YOUR SALARY

AI may not directly replace jobs but could erode the skill premium associated with them, affecting workers' ability to charge higher salaries. AI augmentation will impact job bundling, skill premiums, and managerial advantages, potentially shifting the labor market dynamics.

THEY'RE LOOTING THE INTERNET

The pervasive presence of ads across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube reflects a shift from user-centered services to profit-driven content discovery, exacerbating concerns about user control and the erosion of quality on the internet. This trend underscores the broader issue of tech companies' exploitation of user-generated content for profit, prompting growing societal disillusionment with their practices and products.

QUESTIONS TO ASK AT THE END OF AN INTERVIEW

Questions to ask at the end of an interview to strengthen your candidacy.

DESIGNING A VALUE PROPOSITION

The value proposition is often misconstrued and inconsistently defined, prompting the need for clarification. This thread offers a structured process to design a value prop.

THE STANFORD INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN-CENTERED AI'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INDEX REPORT

Top 10 takeaways from the report.

HUMOR FOR GROWTH: THE STRATEGY YOU'RE MISSING

This article explores the strategic use of humor in product growth, highlighting its ability to humanize brands, enhance customer relationships, and stand out in the market. It emphasizes the importance of context-specific humor to foster both customer and employee engagement.

NAMING AS A TOOL FOR IMPACT

Naming can be used as a tool within personal and professional contexts to foster a sense of belonging and ownership. This article illustrates how effective naming can enhance cultural identity and motivate engagement, but also warns against the potential pitfalls of over-labeling or restricting creative freedom.

THE ART OF NOT FORGETTING

An often overlooked skill for product managers is the capacity to retain crucial details amidst the deluge of information, feedback, and ideas encountered daily.

THE MASTER MENTAL MODEL FOR PM INTERVIEWS

It is important to understand the unique motivations behind each company's interview questions to excel in both job performance and interview success.

CSS IN REACT SERVER COMPONENTS

React Server Components (RSCs) allow server-exclusive code, which can lead to better performance. However, this means that popular styling options, like CSS-in-JS libraries which rely on React's lifecycle, can conflict with RSCs. RSC's server-side focus clashes with the browser-centric nature of traditional CSS-in-JS libraries, but there are “zero-runtime” CSS-in-JS libraries that are fully compatible with RSCs today. If your application doesn't use these and already has a good “time-to-interactive” time, then migrating to these libraries is not worth it.

HOW TO WRITE A CODE FORMATTER

This article is a detailed walkthrough in building a basic code formatter, with code examples along the way. To create a code formatter, first transform the code into an abstract syntax tree (AST) and then build a formatting tree using nodes that represent concepts like text, whitespace, and indentation. Traverse the formatting tree, rendering each node into the final formatted code.

DB INDEXES DO NOT MAGICALLY COMPOSE

Database indexes are similar to organized lists that help you find information quickly. To be most effective, indexes should align closely with how you typically query your data. Indexes don't magically work well at random and take careful thought to get correct.

HOW SHOULD I EXPRESS TO MY MANAGER THAT I NEED TO "COAST" FOR A YEAR OR TWO? (REDDIT THREAD)

An engineer is dealing with serious family matters that requires them to put in less effort at work. While they want to tell their manager, commenters tell the original poster not to. Instead, they should continue working, albeit slower, and not tell the manager anything as nobody will probably notice.

HOW TO SUCCEED AS A DATA ENGINEER WITHOUT THE BURNOUT

Data engineers can avoid burnout and build effective data platforms by aligning the infrastructure with business needs, automating tasks, and prioritizing reliability. They should monitor infrastructure proactively and plan for failures ahead of time.

NAVIGATING CODE REVIEWS AS A CODE AUTHOR

A code author should have a growth mindset and approach code reviews as an opportunity to learn. A fixed-mindset code author views feedback during code reviews in a defensive way.