Why the Personal Touch Matters to WordPress Agencies of All Sizes
As agencies and freelancers, we are surrounded by the latest web technologies. Part of our job is finding tools that lower costs and increase efficiency.…
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The hidden cost of AI prototypes that are made to die
How product teams should evaluate AI-generated UI AI app-building tools have made it inconsequential and mundane to turn an idea into a working prototype. You…
Escaping the ennui in UI
How “vibedesign” created a vicious slope of AI slop (and how to get out). Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared…
Natural design, industry vibeshift, Jony Ive, bringing buttons back
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “It might be a sign of changing times and of our industry, it might be a marketing push from…
Your research tools got smarter… Did you?
Data collection is being automated. The strategic layer is wide open. The question is which side of that line you’re standing on. Photo by Wes Hicks…
Why your CEO acts like a clown: The tribal myths of leadership
When building and growing a company, you must be able to step away from numbers and KPIs and look at it from a human perspective…
The blind spots of inclusive AI
AI has lowered real barriers for many users. But intelligence and inclusion do not always advance at the same pace. Continue reading on UX Collective…
Get behind me, AI writer
A reverse-engineered drafting process that keeps humans in charge (AI disclaimer: edited image of Jesus & the St. Peter android was produced with AI assistance; the…
Practice notes on including citizens in the design process
Field notes on trust, participatory scaffolding, and shared agency. Citizen participation? Hell no! Involving citizens in public design is much more than running an “open” process. It…
UI patterns for async workflows, background jobs, and data pipelines
As humans, we are wired to fear the unknown. When we can’t see what’s happening or how long something will take, our minds suddenly default…
Innovation is not magic; it’s technique
Who hasn’t been part of a team or company that promises you that the next product will change the world? We are used to admiring, copying,…
Building Digital Trust: An Empathy-Centred UX Framework For Mental Health Apps
Imagine a user opening a mental health app while feeling overwhelmed with anxiety. The very first thing they encounter is a screen with a bright,…
The hidden cost of untrained design teams
Poorly trained design teams slow innovation, increase rework and dilute impact. The problem is rarely visible at first, but the long term cost is significant.…
How to solve package validation pain with Publint
Publishing and maintaining a package, whether publicly or within an organization, carries real responsibility. A well-structured package can quietly power thousands of projects, while a…
How to start writing (like it’s easy)
And how to do hard things in general — based on dopamine addiction studies and the pleasure-pain principle. Continue reading on UX Collective » …