Creating a design philosophy — for yourself and for your company
A design philosophy can feel like the fashion equivalent of the turtleneck. Yes, that anomaly that not even Steve Jobs could sell. The turtleneck carries…
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UXers don’t need to code — but vibe coding might still be worth it
The tech landscape has changed so much over the past few years that it may be confusing to anyone starting in 2025. Imagine telling a…
It’s time to break the cycle of developer elitism
Software development is a field that moves at a breakneck pace. Only a few years ago, we hadn’t heard of AI yet. Now it seems…
I tried three ways to ship a design system. Here’s what actually worked.
Shipping a successful system takes more than aesthetics — it takes a strategic rollout plan. Made by the author with Midjourney Nobody wants to hear this, but creating…
Why we’re hacking customer support, and what it’s costing us
We’re bypassing traditional company support for speed but trading away trust, nuance, and the human touch. Continue reading on UX Collective » This post…
Smashing Animations Part 4: Optimising SVGs
SVG animations take me back to the Hanna-Barbera cartoons I watched as a kid. Shows like Wacky Races, The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, and, of…
Can AI Site Builders Make WordPress Easier?
Getting started with WordPress is challenging. You install the app, log in, and… then what? Many first-time users face this conundrum – the next steps…
Leader Spotlight: Creating solutions for both patients and providers, with Daric Snyder
Daric Snyder is the Director of Experience Design in the digital division of Emplify Health, a not-for-profit, patient-centered regional healthcare system. He began his career…
Designing from the margins
How queerness shapes my UX practice Every June, companies around the world swap their logos for rainbow variations (but less so this year). And every June,…
When to use Flexbox and when to use CSS Grid
CSS layout has come a long way. Where we once wrestled with floats and clearfixes, we now have two powerful layout systems built right into…
Using CSS breakpoints for fluid, future-proof layouts
Building websites that deliver a seamless experience across diverse devices is a core challenge in modern web development. CSS breakpoints address this by defining specific…
How to use Relume AI to design wireframes fast-er
If you’ve ever worked with web design clients, you know how the early stages can drag. just want to send a quick layout update —…
React forwardRef explained: Usage, alternatives, and React 19 update
When working with reusable components in React, passing a ref to access a child’s DOM node or instance can be tricky. That’s where forwardRef comes…
How to use the useEffect hook in React: A complete guide
If you’re serious about mastering React in the Hooks era, getting comfortable with useEffect is essential. Unlike the old class-based lifecycle methods (componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, etc.),…
Why Designers Get Stuck In The Details And How To Stop
You’ve drawn fifty versions of the same screen — and you still hate every one of them. Begrudgingly, you pick three, show them to your…