A crash course in Next.js middleware
Next.js middleware lets you run code before a request finishes and update the response. Alongside Edge Functions, it’s a powerful tool that enables developers to…
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How AI is changing debugging with Google Gemini
Chrome has integrated AI-powered features to improve the debugging experience in web development. These features leverage the Google Gemini AI model to assist developers in…
The zero-to-one research
Why big tech B2B research doesn’t work for your startup. Startups are nothing like big companies. Their approach to UX research is, and should be, very…
What Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance Can Teach Us About Web Design
I think we, as engineers and designers, have a lot to gain by stepping outside of our worlds. That’s why in previous pieces I’ve been…
AI Pace Layers: a framework for resilient product design
Designing human-centered AI products can be arduous. Keeping up with the overall pace of change isn’t easy. But here’s a bigger challenge: The wildly different paces…
10 Node.js 24 features you’re probably not using
The Node.js team just released Node.js 24 with significant updates and new features. Over the years, Node.js has become known for its dependence on third-party…
6 CSS animation libraries to bring your project to life in 2025
In the old days, CSS animations were handled by a handful of magicians and tricksters, often referred to as CSS Wizards. These wizards knew the…
How AI is changing customer acquisition
The rise of AI tools and solutions has been one of the most impactful changes to the way people build, scale, monetize, and grow products…
Inferred art—painting a computer program
How trying to depict the complex workings of our machines can help us balance our relationship between art and AI. Continue reading on UX Collective…
Why you can’t stop at just one episode: Netflix’s engagement loop explained
Have you ever noticed how effortlessly you can lose an hour (or three) browsing through Netflix? Continue reading on UX Collective » This post…
Why you can’t stop at just one episode: Netflix’s engagement loop explained
Have you ever noticed how effortlessly you can lose an hour (or three) browsing through Netflix? Continue reading on UX Collective » This post…
30+ Best Lightroom Presets for Stunning Portraits in 2025
The purpose of portrait photography is to capture the unique likeness, character, and personality of an individual or group of people. It involves using various…
Built to Serve: AI, Women, and the Future of Administrative Work
“Did you take meeting notes?” My manager asked, with the kind of casual authority that suggested the answer should obviously be yes. Absolutely not, I…
Leader Spotlight: Building and growing a lasting community, with Derek Pharr
Derek Pharr is Chief Product Officer at Sporcle, Inc., a provider of trivia entertainment on the web, mobile, and at live events. He began his…
The next design trend should start with your hands, not a computer
Designing without modern tools isn’t regression — it’s a stance against authoritative, tech-imposed aesthetics. The Art of Suminagashi Japanese Marbling | Image source: youtube.com I find most…