Designing beyond AI through Nietzsche’s three metamorphoses
A philosophical lens for designers ready to move past process, prediction, and the constraints of algorithmic logic. Image source: Most design frameworks are built…
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The liminal design of opening sequences, Top Gun and Henry V
Planes on a boat: a cinematic seduction to have the film take proper flight, courtesy of the director (RIP). The opening sequence of TOP GUN stands…
Abstraction, combination, relation: how to visualize structure
How can we create a tool that represents our thoughts — adding as little as possible and losing nothing? “The acts of the mind, wherein it exerts its…
You can’t sit with us — why luxury brands are so desperately bad at UX
Chanel, Hermés, Balenciaga: bad UX that gets the job done, and inaccessibility that makes the product coveted. Continue reading on UX Collective » This…
How Notion nails invites
There’s so much done well on this one screen Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on Read More
The problems with running human evals
And how you can debug them Disclaimer: The opinions stated here are my own, not necessarily those of my employer. In my previous essay, I ranted…
Conceptual design: Definition, step-by-step breakdown
Adopting conceptual design enables you to lay the foundation for a product before designing it. In other words, it involves figuring out what you’re building…
Best JavaScript and HTML5 game engines (updated for 2025)
I know what you’re thinking: why on Earth would you use JavaScript to develop games? I thought the same thing when I discovered that you…
Is over-simplified UX making your product boring?
“Simple, clean, and effortless” — it’s long been a mantra of UX design. And for good reason. Simplicity makes digital products easier to use, faster…
React Compiler RC: What it means for React devs
The React compiler is one of the biggest updates to the React framework in years. Last year, the React team released a beta version. Around…
Understanding Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP)
One of the most common challenges when building AI-powered applications is providing them context. Without context, even the most sophisticated models are just glorified chatbots,…
WCAG 3.0’s Proposed Scoring Model: A Shift In Accessibility Evaluation
Since their introduction in 1999, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) have shaped how we design and develop inclusive digital products. The WCAG 2.x series,…
It’s (far past) time to control the algorithm
Should algorithmic feeds fall under user experience? Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on Read More
Generative AI and the triad color harmony
DeepSeek goes back to basics for a color scheme success in data visualization. Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on…
Using Uizard Autodesigner 2.0 for fast wireframes
If you’re a designer looking to speed up your design process, AI-powered wireframe generators might just be the secret sauce you need. These powerful tools…