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Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “However, when it comes to building a product, the way different roles approach decisions is shaped by their own experiences and thought processes. This is because our brains naturally rely on familiar information. When a CTO works on a product, their mental framework already includes a […]
I had been writing about design for quite a while now, but the topic of good design is bothering me. Here’s my problem with it. On one hand, I feel disqualified to speak about the topic, as I wouldn’t think of myself as someone who has seen it all and therefore can have a clear […]
Adobe Max 2024 was a creative’s dream come true, offering attendees both online and in-person at Miami Beach a treasure trove of sessions and innovations. The event kicked off with exciting announcements, unveiling product updates that are set to redefine the future of digital creativity, particularly through a new wave of Adobe AI Tools. With […]
Stage 1. Monitoring the Fundamentals 🏠 The first stage involves either establishing new design foundations or absorbing existing ones. Sometimes, it’s as simple as digesting documentation for CSS frameworks like TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, etc., other times it requires building everything from the ground up. Naturally, the more complex the development project, the more sophisticated the underlying […]
Why is this better? By laying out the rules visually, users can quickly see how different conditions interact, making it way easier to spot and prevent conflicts or errors. Besides, imagine being able to drag, drop, and link different rules together, just like you’re building with Lego blocks. That’s what this system offers — complete […]
Design systems are essential for maintaining consistency, efficiency, and scalability. Central to these systems are design tokens — the fundamental units that encapsulate visual design decisions such as colors, typography, spacing, and more. As design systems scale, you may start to struggle with token bloat. If you adopted the popular component level naming strategy (e.g. […]
Timeless wisdom from sci-fi applied to UX. Artwork by Steven Saunders, a recreation of the original paperback cover by Vin Di Fate A few weeks ago, I finished reading God-Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert. It’s a heart-wrenching and disturbing masterpiece. The protagonist of the book says the following about human behavior: “Desire brings the […]
Looking for the best AI tools & resources? We’re actively compiling the ultimate list of the best artificial intelligence tools for business right here. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live and work, and its applications are varied and far-reaching. From healthcare to finance, transportation to design, AI is being used to improve […]
… or do you think you’re already a master at gathering product insights from your users? Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Let’s cut to the chase. You’re confused why 1) customers aren’t signing up in droves to use your product, and 2) for those that do, they churn before very long. And you’re especially […]
Long story short I got a referral at a mid sized public company and accepted the job. Pretty sure I’m under qualified but managed to fake it in the interview enough to get an offer. I’m the youngest and at the lowest level of designer at this company. Everyone is more experienced and will likely […]