The “Like” button: when perfect design causes catastrophic outcomes
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From Data To Decisions: UX Strategies For Real-Time Dashboards
I once worked with a fleet operations team that monitored dozens of vehicles in multiple cities. Their dashboard showed fuel consumption, live GPS locations, and…
Can native web APIs replace custom components in 2025?
The web is evolving at an incredible pace. I’ve been writing about web development for over a decade (and building websites even longer), but for…
Accessible design in Figma: the top 5 skills for UX & UI designers
In this guide, we break down the top 5 Figma skills every UX and UI designer needs to master, from responsive layouts to plugin-powered audits.…
The architecture of human error
Good design is often judged by its functionality or its user-friendliness. But what about when design has to be more than just functional or delightful?…
Too many tools: How to manage frontend tool overload
People naturally struggle to perform actions and continue day-to-day tasks with an abundance of choices . Too many indistinguishable choices reduce clarity in the decision-making process…
5 ways product managers can steward cross-pollination
Every product carries a narrative. Some unfold with unity and purpose. Others feel disjointed, assembled in parts without a common thread. This difference often emerges…
Everyone wants a faster horse. We aim to please.
Design often relies on what users say and do. These things are easy to measure, but they don’t tell the whole story. What really drives…
The “Do a Kickflip” Era of Agentic AI
At some point during the 2010s, a meme surfaced wherein people would see someone on a skateboard, point a camera at them, and call out,…
The airport: Where we pretend to have arrived
The junkspace non-place of the modern aerotropolis. Moving walkway, Changi Airport station, Singapore, 2020, via Wikimedia Commons. Lines. Crowds. That brief certainty you’ll be stopped…
I tried Google Stitch. Here’s what I loved (and hated) about it
In May 2025, we witnessed a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI-powered interface design as Google acquired one of the leading tools in the…
What you actually need to build and ship AI-powered apps in 2025
The AI stack has become increasingly confusing and complex. We’ve gone from two major players (OpenAI and Anthropic) in 2023 to over 200 providers, dozens…
AI dev tool power rankings & comparison [Sept 2025]
Which AI frontend dev tool reigns supreme? This post is here to answer that question. We’ve put together a comparison engine to help you compare…
Integrating CSS Cascade Layers To An Existing Project
You can always get a fantastic overview of things in Stephenie Eckles’ article, “Getting Started With CSS Cascade Layers”. But let’s talk about the experience…
Stop writing PRDs for AI — start using prompt sets instead
UX designers frequently work in ambiguous spaces, most notably the discovery phase. We collaborate closely with product managers to identify new problems, understand users’ goals…