AI Didn’t Kill Your Craft. It Exposed It. Over the past year, something subtle has shifted in the products we use. Interfaces look better.Layouts are cleaner.Components align, accessibility checks pass,…
This often comes at the cost of real user-centered design. We like to think we design for people, but this belief covers up the real purpose of UX today. We…
People use a few related terms: Technical debt: shortcuts in code/architecture that make changes slow and risky later. UX debt (aka UX technical debt / design debt/experience debt): shortcuts that…
Why Design Responsibility Goes Beyond the User, Especially in the Age of AI The recent discussions at DDX revealed something important. Not a minor methodological debate.Not a branding nuance. A…
The WCAG Rules That Actually Get Violated (And Cost Millions) The Big Four Lawsuit Triggers css /* 1. Missing Focus Indicators - 34% of lawsuits */.bad-practice { outline: none; /*…
What Actually Changed WCAG 2.2 became the legal standard (June 2024) New success criteria that break existing “accessible” designs Stricter cognitive accessibility requirements Focus on dynamic content and interactive elements European…
As AI-driven systems diminish the need for traditional user interfaces, the role of designers must evolve beyond just pixels and layouts. The real challenge lies in understanding how AI transforms…
A Simple Query — Or So We Thought EXPORT DATA OPTIONS ( uri = 'gs://xxxxx/*.json', format = 'JSON', overwrite = true) AS ( SELECT * FROM `bigquery-public-data.crypto_solana_xxxxx.Instructions` LIMIT 1000000 );…
The "Almost There" Button Loading StateTransform inactive clicks into engaging moments. Conversion impact: +12% in our A/B tests. The "Smooth Scroll" NavigationCreate seamless transitions that feel natural and intentional.Engagement impact:…
Let's clarify a common misconception: football fans are often perceived as aggressive. When Amsterdam constructed its new stadium, the authorities made the decision to design the seats in rainbow colors,…
An Organized List of Cognitive Biases: Because Thinking Is Hard Four Problems That Biases Help Us Address: Information Overload Lack of Meaning The Need to Act Fast Determining What to…