How I use generative AI for research in 2025
The field of UX is undergoing a dizzying genAI takeover. I was invited to speak at the HCID Conference at City St George’s, University of…
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From “how might we” to “at what cost”
Designing with curiosity and criticality for responsible outcomes. *Trigger Warning* suicide. “Don’t move fast and break things when it comes to our kids.” These were the…
Managing design, managing yourself
A sophrology-inspired approach to managing teams and yourself Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on Read More
It’s incredible how many bad user experiences are still out there in 2025
Three bad UX stories from just one week that brought me close to a complete meltdown Continue reading on UX Collective » This post…
Choose your own (AI) adventure
AI Transition Stipends: a human-centered proposal for a moment of profound technological change. Continue reading on UX Collective » This post first appeared on…
Windsurf vs. Cursor: When to choose the challenger
Windsurf AI is a powerful fork of VS Code that brings AI models directly into your IDE. It understands your project context, helps refactor and…
The attention crisis: How to lead teams in a 40-second world
Let me take you to the scene. It was a cold morning near Bald Eagle reservoir in central Pennsylvania when I met him. We stood…
Stories Of August (2025 Wallpapers Edition)
Everybody loves a beautiful wallpaper to freshen up their desktops and home screens, right? To cater for new and unique designs on a regular basis,…
6 steps to design thoughtful dashboards for B2B SaaS products
Two years ago, I thought that designing dashboards for B2B SaaS products was like going through a mental decision tree. Designing for execs? Use a strategic…
The Real Impact of AI on Designers’ Day-To-Day and Interfaces: What Still Matters
Designers today are quick to praise how AI speeds up their workflows. And that makes sense — businesses now more than ever need fast drafts,…
Surprises and trends from this year’s Design Tools Survey results
Before AI, the design industry had stagnated a little bit. Design systems had become fairly ordinary, and Figma had almost swallowed the design tool market…
The CSS if() function: Conditional styling will never be the same
CSS has long been criticized for its lack of conditional logic. While we’ve developed clever workarounds using media queries, custom property toggles, and container queries,…
The Core Model: Start FROM The Answer, Not WITH The Solution
Ever sat in a meeting where everyone jumped straight to solutions? “We need a new app!” “Let’s redesign the homepage!” “AI will fix everything!” This…
You don’t find your UX voice. You build it.
This is UX’s turning point. Your voice drives clarity, delivers conviction, and determines whether we keep building the wrong things or return to designing what matters.…
40+ Best Logo Templates for Gamers in 2025
Logos are just as important for gamers as they are for professional athletes. The world of eSports demands a specific aesthetic that uses bold and…