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GET VISUALS FROM YOUR TEXT

Napkin turns your text into visuals, making it quick and effective to share your ideas.

A SIMPLE GIF ANIMATION APP FOR THE WEB

Draw frame-by-frame animations and create GIFs directly in your browser. A simple, fun, and powerful animation tool featuring onion skinning, timeline controls, and instant GIF export.

USING LLMS AS A PRODUCT DESIGNER: A RETROSPECTIVE

A product designer's LLM-assisted workflow has evolved since December 2024, with the role shifting toward code reviews and tool orchestration rather than traditional design work. The current toolkit includes Subframe, UX Pilot, Figma with Dev Mode MCP server, Cursor for development, and Claude/Gemini for architecture and debugging. The key breakthrough was providing rich context to tools like Cursor, transforming prototyping from weeks-long design cycles into hours-long code iterations that put users directly into real experiences.

AMERICA250

America250 is a nonpartisan initiative organizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, aiming to create the most inclusive commemoration in U.S. history. Its visual identity features a flowing red, white, and blue ribbon forming the number 250, symbolizing unity and celebration, and is supported by the “America's Invitation” campaign, inviting citizens to share personal expressions of what America means to them.

KOTO AND TRIPADVISOR REIMAGINE TRAVEL BRANDING THROUGH REAL STORIES AND LIVED-IN DESIGN

Tripadvisor's rebrand, led by creative studio Koto, centers on authenticity and community, emphasizing real stories, photos, and voices from travelers to reflect its evolution from a review site to a full-scale travel platform. With a refreshed visual identity—including a dynamic owl mascot, warmer color palette, and user-generated imagery—the brand leans into its human roots, rejecting generic design trends in favor of a more personal, relatable, and experience-driven approach.

WE USED VEO TO ANIMATE ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM

Google Arts & Culture Lab launched Moving Archives, partnering with the Harley-Davidson Museum to animate still archival photographs using Veo AI technology.

JUDGE DREDD ARTIST LEE CARTER INVITES US INTO HIS CLUTTERED STUDIO AND REVEALS WHY THE MESS KEEPS HIM FOCUSED

Comic artist Lee Carter, who has contributed to 2000 AD for 18 years and recently worked on Jupiter's Legacy, operates from a cluttered home studio filled with action figures, art supplies, and personal mementos.

FERRARI LOSES LOGO BATTLE AGAINST BIZARRE OPPONENT

Ferrari lost a trademark dispute with Malaysian energy drink brand Wee Power over the use of horse imagery in its logos. The High Court ruled that Wee Power's design, which features two red horses facing each other with a 'W' background, didn't infringe Ferrari's prancing horse trademark. Ferrari was ordered to pay legal costs but has filed an appeal at the KL High Court.

NEW GALAXY Z FOLD 7 LEAKS MAY GIVE FIRST REAL LOOK AT SAMSUNG'S SLIMMER FOLDABLE

Leaked hands-on images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 suggest a noticeably slimmer and more refined design, with a chassis around 4.5mm thick when open, making it sleeker than its predecessor and more competitive with rival foldables. The camera array has also been redesigned. It now features slim silver rings, instead of the bulky black ones on the Z Fold 6, and has a bold new “Blue Shadow” color. An EU label leak indicates the device will retain similar battery life. Full details are expected at Samsung's Unpacked event on July 9th.

LOVABLE ON TRACK TO RAISE $150M AT $2B VALUATION

Lovable, a fast-growing Swedish AI startup focused on building web apps from text prompts, is reportedly raising over $150 million at a near $2 billion valuation, just months after a $15 million pre-Series A round. The company, founded in 2023, has quickly scaled to $50 million in annual recurring revenue within six months of launching its product, drawing comparisons to competitors like Replit and Bolt. Lovable recently launched a beta AI agent for automated code editing and debugging, adopting a usage-based pricing model aligned with industry trends and investor expectations.

TRUSTNOMICS

Traditional marketing and storytelling have lost their effectiveness as power has shifted from brands to consumers through the rise of short-form video and creator culture. "Trustnomics" is a four-step framework where trust becomes the essential currency for brand growth in an era of indistinguishable real and AI content. This approach emphasizes identifying key product moments, treating products as content, building repeatable systems over scalable campaigns, and operating through a trust-focused flywheel rather than traditional marketing funnels.

DATA TABLE DESIGN BEST PRACTICES

Data tables in enterprise applications require careful design to help users scan, understand, and manipulate structured information effectively. Key design practices include proper content alignment (left for text, right for numbers, and center for icons), clear visual contrast with bold headers and subtle row separators, and essential functionality such as sorting, filtering, and pagination for large datasets. Advanced features, including column resizing, show/hide options, drag-and-drop reordering, hover states, bulk actions, horizontal scrolling, proper link styling, and inline editing with error handling, enhance usability and give users control over their data viewing experience.

DESIGN IN A WORLD OF CHANGE: IS IT OUR TITLES THAT MATTER, OR IS IT SOMETHING ELSE?

The ongoing debate over design titles, reignited by Shopify's decision to drop specialist roles, reflects a deeper issue: the design community's tendency to create false dichotomies that fragment rather than advance the discipline. In an era shaped by AI, the future of design depends not on defending labels, but on embracing design as an integrative, cross-disciplinary practice rooted in synthesis, adaptability, and human-centered problem solving.

BUILD WEBSITES EASILY

Build database-driven websites and apps with AI in seconds. Features include a built-in database, mobile conversion, chat widgets, and analytics.

AI HOME DESIGN PLANNER

Decofy is an AI-powered home design platform that helps you virtually decorate your space. It takes a photo of your room and instantly generates a professionally designed look with real furniture and decor.

STUNNING SCREENSHOTS

Transform your ordinary screenshots into eye-catching visuals that make your message stand out.

I TRIED FIGMA MAKE — HERE'S WHAT IT GETS RIGHT (AND WHAT'S STILL BROKEN)

Figma Make is a generative AI tool that converts prompts and screenshots into functional code aimed at streamlining designer-developer workflows. Despite being buggy and limited in its current state, the tool shows potential for enabling faster prototyping, seamless handoffs, and allowing designers to fix minor bugs themselves, though it currently makes unwanted design decisions without user input. While AI integration may blur the lines between design and development roles, designers must remain responsible for final decisions and avoid the risk of design homogenization.

A RARE LOOK INSIDE THE DURABILITY LAB WHERE APPLE TORTURES ITS PRODUCTS

Apple rigorously tests its devices across four categories—environmental, water, impact, and vibration—to ensure durability in real-world conditions. It runs thousands of trials, including exposure to salt, sweat, and sand, as well as drops on various surfaces and vibrations from motorcycles. Select attendees toured Apple's testing labs during WWDC 2025, gaining insight into the extreme simulations that iPhones and other products must pass, such as submersion in water, soda exposure, and pressure testing for IP certification.

DARK HORSES' REBRAND GIVES THE “HOME OF GOLF” A NEW LOOK

St Andrews Links, the historic "home of golf," has undergone a major rebrand led by agency Dark Horses to position itself as a global lifestyle brand and unlock new revenue streams through retail, partnerships, and international expansion. With redesigned course icons, a custom typeface inspired by local landmarks, and a refreshed color palette drawn from the landscape, the rebrand aims to appeal to a broader, worldwide audience of golfers beyond those who can visit in person.

WHY ARE SO MANY DESIGN AGENCIES REBRANDING RIGHT NOW?

A wave of design agencies, including Dusted, Elmwood, Fiasco, and Ragged Edge, have recently rebranded themselves with new positioning, identities, and websites.

TYPOGRAPHY IN MOTION: A BREATHING DIGITAL SYSTEM

THE CAT IN THE HAT RECEIVES SCATHING AI ALLEGATIONS FOR “GARBAGE” AD CAMPAIGN

A global digital campaign for the new Cat in the Hat movie faced backlash as fans accused it of using AI to place the character's hat on world landmarks, criticizing the stunt as uninspired and emblematic of a growing distrust toward AI-generated content in film marketing.

TRIPADVISOR'S NEW LOGO REVEAL JUST MADE ME SPIT OUT MY COFFEE

TripAdvisor's new rebrand, created by Koto to mark the company's 25th anniversary, revives its iconic owl mascot "Ollie" with a more expressive, traveler-focused design and a warmer, photo-inspired color palette to emphasize authenticity and emotional connection. Departing from traditional rebrand announcements, TripAdvisor humorously unveiled Ollie's redesign via Instagram using parody “cosmetic surgery” language, successfully tapping into internet culture with a self-aware, tongue-in-cheek tone.

GOOGLE'S NEW GEMINI LOGO FINALLY FEELS PART OF THE FAMILY

Google has updated its Gemini logo to better align with its core brand identity, replacing the old blue and purple scheme with Google's signature red, yellow, green, and blue gradient. The redesign retains Gemini's star-shaped motif but introduces softer, curved points for a more organic feel, helping it feel less like an isolated AI product and more like an integrated part of Google Workspace. This subtle yet impactful change emphasizes the power of color and consistency in brand cohesion.

GOOGLE ROLLS OUT ITS NEW VEO 3 VIDEO GENERATION MODEL GLOBALLY

Google has launched its Veo 3 video generation model globally. Available in more than 159 countries for Gemini users, the model allows paying AI Pro subscribers to create 8-second videos from text prompts, with a daily limit of three videos. Google plans to expand capabilities by adding image-to-video generation features to Gemini in the future.

BUILT TO BOUNCE BACK: WHY RESILIENCE IS THE REAL CREATIVE SUPERPOWER

Resilience in creative work isn't just a personal trait but a collective strength built through real-world challenges, supportive leadership, and a culture that values process over perfection. Design leaders emphasize that true resilience comes from embracing iteration, making space for rest and perspective, welcoming honest critique, and building environments where teams can adapt, collaborate, and grow with purpose.

WHY YOU SHOULD STOP COMPLAINING

Designers should stop complaining about dysfunctional organizations and leaders, since decades of complaints haven't solved these problems. Converting complaints into actionable proposals proves more effective, as well-designed complaints transform into pitches, arguments, or plans that drive change. Instead of complaining, designers should pursue three alternatives: seeking power to make decisions, becoming influential advisors, or developing self-awareness about their limitations.

JOBS-TO-BE-DONE: A STRATEGIC NORTH STAR

Listerine dominates the mouthwash category by consistently focusing on one clear Job-to-be-Done: "Kills Germs." Despite evolving from a floor cleaner to a dandruff cure to a breath freshener, the brand maintains this core message as its strategic anchor. Brands win when buyers associate them with clear Jobs-to-be-Done.

ANALYZE YOUR WEBSITE'S ACCESSIBILITY FOR FREE

Scan your website with WCAG Plus and check its accessibility for free according to WCAG standards. Ethical, fast, and uncompromising.

THE APP THAT BUILDS APPS

VibeCode is the easiest way to learn how to create beautiful mobile apps. Simply generate apps with prompting, and view and test your app on your phone.

IPHONE 17 PRO MAX VS PRO: HERE'S HOW APPLE WILL DIFFERENTIATE MODELS

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max will further distinguish itself from the iPhone 17 Pro this year by significantly increasing its battery life, thanks to a thicker design that allows for a larger battery. While no exclusive camera features are expected this time, the Pro Max's battery advantage—which already outpaced the Pro—is set to grow even more, making it the clear choice for users who prioritize endurance.

HOW ATHLETICS DESIGNED A FLEXIBLE MOTION SYSTEM FOR NIKE'S INTERNAL NORTH AMERICAN DOCUMENTARIES

Athletics, in collaboration with North Sea Air and Revel, developed a dynamic and cohesive visual identity system for a Nike film series using color-coded, custom-doodled sticker tags to represent each team's unique story while maintaining overall unity. The modular system—with consistent typography, environment-inspired colors, and reusable motion elements—enabled vibrant, flexible storytelling across six diverse narratives, balancing individuality with brand cohesion.

IF YOUR TEAM THINKS THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DESIGN, SAY IT BACK TO THEM

Designers can avoid building the wrong products by using "looping for understanding", summarizing stakeholder requirements back to them in their own words to confirm comprehension. This technique addresses the emotional frustration that occurs when stakeholders feel unheard, while also creating opportunities to identify and resolve misunderstandings before design work begins. The approach can be enhanced by framing requirements around user problems rather than features, helping teams stay focused on solving actual user needs.

SUPPORTING “POWER USERS” ISN'T ENOUGH: THREE COMPLEX-APP USER TYPES

Complex application users don't simply fall into "novice" or "expert" categories, but rather into three distinct types: Legacy, Legend, and Learner users.

35 WHIMSICAL FONTS FULL OF MAGIC AND WONDER

Whimsical fonts achieve their magical quality through playful letterforms, hand-drawn aesthetics, decorative elements, and unexpected proportions that evoke joy and wonder.

FIGMA MOVES CLOSER TO A BLOCKBUSTER IPO THAT COULD RAISE $1.5B

Figma has filed an initial S-1, revealing strong financials including $749 million in revenue for 2024 and 91% gross margins, signaling readiness for a major IPO that could raise up to $1.5 billion. Despite a temporary loss from stock compensation expenses, the company returned to profitability and faces strong investor interest, though it acknowledges rising competition from AI-driven design tools as a potential risk.

NOTHING'S OVER-EAR HEADPHONES ARE ALL ABOUT THE BUTTONS

Nothing has launched its first over-ear headphones, the Headphone 1. The design emphasizes tactile control through uniquely shaped physical buttons paired with Nothing's signature semi-transparent aesthetic. Offering high-end features like active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and KEF-developed drivers, the headphones boast 35 hours of battery life and aim to stand out in the premium audio market.

RIBENA'S CLASSY NEW LOOK PROVES THE POWER OF THE SUBTLE REBRAND

Ribena has unveiled a subtle yet impactful rebrand in collaboration with design agency Elmwood, aiming to modernize its image while preserving its heritage. The updated design features a refined wordmark by typographer Luke Ritchie, a new "juicy droplet" icon, and more vibrant packaging that emphasizes freshness and indulgence. This refresh demonstrates how small, thoughtful adjustments can effectively revitalize a legacy brand without losing its identity.

CLS IS THE NEW PAGE SPEED: WHY DESIGNERS NEED TO CARE MORE THAN DEVELOPERS

Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), a Core Web Vital that measures visual stability, has become a critical UX metric that designers must address, not just developers. Modern design decisions, such as undefined image heights, custom fonts without fallbacks, and unplanned dynamic content, directly cause layout shifts that frustrate users and harm search rankings. Designers need to adopt CLS-conscious workflows by reserving space for loading content, planning font fallback behavior, and creating stable layouts that survive real-world loading conditions.

CHALLENGES IN RETHINKING USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR AGE OF AI

AI interface design faces critical challenges as it moves beyond traditional visual patterns to prompt-based systems. Designers must address cognitive overload from learning prompts, explainability issues where users struggle to understand AI reasoning, and hallucination problems where AI generates convincingly incorrect answers. Solutions include integrating traditional UI elements with prompts, providing citations and confidence scores, building transparency through source access, and carefully elevating existing workflows rather than replacing them entirely.

FRESH EYES EFFECT

When we stop questioning routines and operate on autopilot, we lose creativity—something that can be reignited by inviting "fresh eyes" to challenge long-held assumptions and flip familiar processes, like how we hire, market, or support customers. This “power of 180” shows that breakthrough ideas often come not from deep domain expertise, but from outsiders unburdened by norms capable of spotting overlooked problems and offering surprising, valuable perspectives.

LET AN AI EMPLOYEE BUILD YOUR NEXT WEBSITE

Mysite is an AI-powered website builder that lets you instantly create, edit, and publish your site.

DEVICES AND BRANDING MOCKUPS (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Elevate your design projects with high-quality, realistic mockups. Create customized mockups by simply drawing your angle, effortlessly turning your designs into stunning presentations.

COPY ROTATION (FIGMA PLUGIN)

A user-friendly rotation copy tool for creating precise circular arrays with real-time previews, customizable angles, copy counts, and spacing—ideal for designs like clock faces, radial patterns, and circular layouts.

DESIGNING USER-CENTRIC FORMS: FOUR GREAT FORM EXAMPLES

Effective form design requires balancing business needs, user experience, and visual design through stakeholder alignment and the use of progressive disclosure techniques. Research shows that multi-step forms with conversational language can increase completion rates by up to 214% compared to traditional approaches. Companies like Intuit and Mailchimp demonstrate how human-centered design, comprehensive testing, and strategic microcopy transform forms from interrogations into engaging conversations that drive both user satisfaction and business growth.

CRAFTING YOUTHFUL BRANDS: MOMA'S PLAYFUL VISUAL IDENTITY

Athletics developed a vibrant and accessible brand identity for MoMA's School & Teacher Programs, aiming to make modern art feel welcoming and exciting for young learners. The new design encourages self-expression, curiosity, and a lasting connection to art by combining playful visuals, student-friendly language, and hands-on materials.

HOLLYWOOD'S PIVOT TO AI VIDEO HAS A PROMPTING PROBLEM

Asteria is a production house that utilizes "ethical" AI video models trained exclusively on licensed material.

ARTIST GIL BRUVEL CRAFTS SPECTACULAR 3D WOODEN SCULPTURES

Gil Bruvel creates wooden sculptures from hundreds of precisely cut sticks that transform into serene faces when viewed from a distance, intentionally incorporating imperfections and gaps to explore themes of vulnerability and human incompleteness.

BENTLEY UNVEILS "BIGGEST CHANGE" TO LOGO IN 100-YEAR HISTORY

Bentley has introduced a simplified version of its iconic Winged B emblem—the first major redesign in over a century—featuring stylised, diamond-patterned wings and a cleaner, more modern aesthetic. Designed in-house and debuting on an upcoming concept car, the new emblem reflects Bentley's shift toward a refined design language in line with digital and luxury branding trends.

SPOTIFY REVAMPS ITS DISCOVER WEEKLY PLAYLIST AFTER 10 YEARS

Spotify updated its decade-old Discover Weekly playlist with new genre filter controls, allowing Premium users to guide their algorithmic recommendations toward specific music styles. The feature gives listeners more control over their weekly music discovery while maintaining the playlist's focus on emerging artists, who account for 77% of its streams. This update continues Spotify's recent trend of giving users more control over their algorithmic recommendations, following similar changes to queue management and song snoozing features.