AI has become the third wheel
How to navigate the uninvited participant in your next client meeting. Image source: Adobe Stock I was working with a client I’ve known for over fifteen years…
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The forgotten science behind self-improving companies
Cybernetics might just be the most important body of knowledge in 2026 and beyond. But don’t take my word for it. Look at the evidence:…
We used to log off
Online used to be a place you could leave. We designed the exit out of it because an exit reads as a leak. Here is…
The flaw is the feature
Perfection used to prove a person had tried. Now a machine conjures it in seconds, for nothing. So what is polish actually worth? Volunteers in a…
Exapted for the AI Prompt
On prompts, graphic design, and a craft that was quietly about reading the other mind all along Continue reading on UX Collective » This…
Let the AI have the pixels
Practical wisdom is the designer’s last and most important advantage Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on Read More
Sharp tools, AI token scarcity, AI-created document fatigue
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Super efficient, but over time, that efficiency started to shape how I thought. I was moving faster towards answers,…
You’re still archiving. Your files have already become substrate.
Same files. Second function. Different architecture entirely. Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on Read More
Quick Tip: How To Use WordPress Block Notes
The WordPress Block Editor is great for creating custom layouts. There are plenty of core and third-party blocks to choose from. They bring a world…
A New Choice: Use an Existing Plugin or Vibe Code Your Own?
The process for adding functionality to your WordPress website has been the same for years. You find a plugin that fits your needs (or gets…
6 Best Free Syntax Highlighter WordPress Plugins in 2026
Even in the era of blocks, custom code still has a place in the WordPress admin. For example, we might embed a third-party widget or…
20+ Best Free Geometric Fonts for Designers
Great typography is the art of arranging type to make written language clear, readable, and attractive. The right font can transform a design from ordinary…
The psychological cost of moving too fast
Why discovery still matters in the age of AI Historically, I used to pitch investment in early UX work as a cost-saving effort. Engineering time and…
Employment expiry and the end of workplace loyalty
Employment no longer ends. It expires. Two signatures, one signature visible in clear blue ink, a second signature faded, barely visible. Talking about their experiences with layoffs,…
Your user doesn’t care about your organization chart
Your user never sees the org chart you fight over. So when it cracks, who do you let pay for it? Continue reading on UX…