Flow State Design: Applying Game Psychology to Productivity Apps
I still remember the first time I lost four hours to Civilization without realizing it had happened. I sat down at 8 PM thinking I’d…
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AI meets Apple’s HIG: Actual results from my redesign project
Apple released a video highlighting the design principles behind great UI. Inspired by that, I decided to apply those principles in a project where I…
Why third-party integrations break in React 19 — And how to future-proof them
When I first upgraded one of my projects to React 19, I expected the usual warnings and a few harmless refactors. What I didn’t expect…
Writing for AI, X-shaped designers, the lies we tell ourselves
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Maybe you’ve gotten comfortable writing prompts or using simple one-click tools. But as AI interfaces start to take different…
When innovation deceives: Escaping the value mirage
What financial crashes and design failures reveal, and how to stop chasing the wrong kind of value. Continue reading on UX Collective » This…
The secret life of prototypes
Prototypes aren’t deliverables, they’re influencers. AI changes how prototypes are used, but with these caveats. Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first…
The writing is the design
AI can generate text, but only a designer can generate strategy, empathy, and safety. Imagine a neighborhood with no sidewalks or ramps. Someone using a wheelchair…
The AI concept that changed our company’s way of working
We changed our design mindset. We transitioned from building all the interfaces and prototypes to allowing others to develop their ideas in a safe place,…
How to Test Your AI-Generated WordPress Plugin
The practice of “vibe” coding has taken the web by storm. Open your favorite artificial intelligence (AI) app, jot down some ideas, and watch it…
React useEffectEvent: Goodbye to stale closure headaches
React just released its third update for the year, React 19.2 – and with it, a stable version of useEffectEvent. This Hook is designed to…
I tried Shadcn CLI 3.0 — here’s what I learned
Shadcn CLI has become an important tool for developers. With version 3.0, it gets even more powerful. In this article, I’ll explore the latest additions…
The carbon score: Environmental stewardship or selling virtue as a commodity?
How carbon scores, daily allowances, and eco labels reveal the fine line between genuine sustainability and virtue signalling. Continue reading on UX Collective » …
AI In UX: Achieve More With Less
I have made a lot of mistakes with AI over the past couple of years. I have wasted hours trying to get it to do…
The ecology of a merger
Gregory Bateson and the art of staying in conversation with yourself. This week, someone asked me a question that deserves more than a quick answer: How…
Why is Zod so slow?
Zod is the undisputed king of TypeScript validation. In a remarkably short time, it has become the gold standard, celebrated across the ecosystem for its…