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cacm.acm.org

An algorithm for a better bookshelf

Drop in at a library, and you’ll likely notice that most shelves aren’t full—librarians leave some empty space on each shelf.

morrick.me

More assorted notes on Liquid Glass

Discussing icon design, and commenting on some passages of Apple’s Adopting Liquid Glass document.

smashingmagazine.com

Can good UX protect older users from scams?

Good UX can serve as a frontline defense, particularly for non-tech-savvy older users navigating today’s digital world.

simplesite.ayra.ch

A simple website

This website uses technologies not available at the time the content here is about.

hvpandya.com

Fresh eyes effect

The best ideas to spot and solve problems often come from people most unrelated to the problem.

figma.com

Figma plugin: Copy rotation

Create precise circular array patterns in Figma.

andybudd.com

Design leadership in the age of AI

The key difference between teams that will thrive and those that won’t: some design leaders are taking control of the narrative.

github.com

12-factor agents

Principles to build LLM-powered software that is actually good enough to put in the hands of customers.

a11y-collective.com

Implement WCAG rules in your infographics

Create WCAG-compliant infographics with expert tips on alt text, contrast, and screen reader support.

doc.cc

The secret of good metaphors

Some metaphors might be models yet to emerge, offering glimpses of new ways to structure our understanding.

genius.cat-v.org

What problems to solve

No problem is too small or too trivial if we can really do something about it.

arun.is

Aesthetics over upgrades

With devices lasting longer, I now have the unique opportunity to hold on to older designs I love the most.

uxdesign.cc

The broken rhetoric of AI

A detox guide for designers navigating today’s AI discourse.

theturnsignalblog.com

A UX review of Peugeot’s new interior

Does Peugeot’s software match the excellent hardware?

digitalseams.com

The AI lifestyle subsidy is going to end

Or, why your digital experiences are about to get worse.

ericwbailey.website

Quality is a trap

It is a proxy phrase, often born of an inability or unwillingness to articulate other concerns.

brooker.co.za

Career advice, or something like it

If I could offer you a single piece of career advice, it’s this: avoid negativity echo chambers.

collected.to

Collected: portfolio template

Clean, free and easy to use portfolio website helping visual creators showcase their work. Built with Next.js and Sanity.

coforma.io

Design for assistive tech

Workflows and best practices for creating scannable web content that works with assistive technology.

bit.ly

Import your AI generated designs into FigmaSponsored

The html.to.design Chrome extension now detects designs from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and more — importing them into Figma in a single click.