Pixel Buds 2a Leak Reveals Refreshed Design (2 minute read)
Leaked renders reveal Google's redesigned Pixel Buds 2a with a refreshed case featuring unified colors matching the earbuds. The budget-friendly A-series model comes in Iris purple and other colors, including black, Hazel, and Fog Light. Leaked specifications show Active Noise Cancellation, Spatial Audio, and a seven-hour battery life ahead of the Made by Google event.
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Liquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here's what's new (2 minute read)
iOS 26 beta 6 brings refined Liquid Glass visuals, including a more transparent Lock Screen clock that changes appearance with wallpaper, improved tab bar text legibility, and expanded chromatic effects for UI elements like toggles and tab bars. While no major design reversals are expected before launch, these tweaks make the new look feel more polished.
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Outcomes Over Output: Design Systems and AI (9 minute read)
Design system practitioners surveyed show cautious optimism about AI's impact, rating their future confidence 3.3 out of 5. Leadership seeks quick AI integration to avoid falling behind, but practitioners emphasize gaps between AI hype and practical workflow improvements. Design systems should serve as AI training infrastructure rather than focusing on output, requiring evolution toward strategic roles.
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It's 2025. Why Does UX Still Suck? (2 minute read)
Digital user experiences remain fundamentally flawed despite decades of research and established best practices. Three potential causes include underinvestment in UX, inexperienced practitioners, and talent being excluded from critical technical decisions. A trillion-dollar opportunity awaits companies willing to differentiate through genuinely delightful user experiences.
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Confessions from a Sell Out Designer (9 minute read)
A designer's perspective shifted from pure user advocacy to embracing business priorities such as ROI, strategic focus, scope control, technical feasibility, and balancing speed with quality. The evolution reframed “selling out” as learning the business's language. It enabled the designer to gain influence, secure resources, and deliver greater impact for both users and the organization.
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AI-Powered Photo Editing Studio for Marketing (Website)
Explore X-Design's photo editing workspace to create professional photos in minutes. Whether you are resizing images, adjusting colors, or adding transparent backgrounds to photos, X-Design makes it easy to edit images like a pro.
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In User Research, Don't Stop at “Yes” or “No” (5 minute read)
Product stakeholders frequently seek binary validation from user research rather than using it for discovery and insight generation. Simple yes/no responses prove unreliable and misleading, as participants often provide socially desirable answers without genuine feedback. Research delivers greater value when capturing nuanced insights about solution strengths and weaknesses rather than just flat validation.
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AI Won't Kill UX, Our Habits Will: Why Designers Must Stay Intentional (5 minute read)
AI tools aren't destroying UX design—designers' unintentional habits of prioritizing speed over thoughtful, human-centered processes are the real threat. Machine learning replicates existing patterns rather than innovating, creating efficient but soulless experiences when designers rely on automation without reflection. Maintaining curiosity, intentional research practices, and human empathy remains crucial as teams must use AI to support rather than replace critical thinking.
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Studio Kiln refreshes Vinted's brand with a confident, flexible identity rooted in its community spirit (5 minute read)
Vinted's refreshed identity, developed with Studio Kiln, modernises and unifies the brand while preserving its recognisable handwritten logo and signature Calypso green. The update introduces a flowing line graphic, refined colour palette with added Mint accents, custom VC Honey typography, tactile imagery, and motion design, creating a flexible, globally adaptable toolkit that strengthens brand recognition, celebrates its circular economy mission, and stands out in a competitive resale market.
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