Figma latest updates (1 minute read)
Figma updates include instant frame transfers from Design to Buzz, a restored Community tab for browsing public resources, and a new Resources tab for internal team templates. Figma Make now supports editable templates. Apple UI kits for watchOS, macOS, and visionOS have been added but are disabled by default.
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Adobe's Stock Gains as its AI Investments Start Bearing Fruit (5 minute read)
Adobe's stock rose in after-hours trading following third-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, with earnings of $5.31 per share and revenue of $5.99 billion. The company's AI investments are generating significant returns, with annual recurring revenue from AI products reaching over $5 billion and "AI-first" ARR surpassing the $250 million target. Adobe raised its full-year revenue forecast to $23.65-23.7 billion, demonstrating strong momentum despite facing competition from AI-native startups like Canva and Figma.
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Roblox Announces New AI Tools and Short-form Video Platform for Creators (3 minute read)
Roblox unveiled Roblox Moments, a TikTok-like short-form video platform launching in beta for users 13+ to share and watch 30-second gameplay clips. The company also introduced new AI tools enabling creators to generate interactive vehicles and weapons through text prompts, plus real-time voice chat translation across four languages. Additional AI features include text-to-speech APIs with voice presets for character dialogue and speech-to-text capabilities for vocal game controls.
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Designing for AI Agents and UX Patterns (4 minute read)
AI agents are autonomous systems that perceive environments, make decisions, and execute multi-step workflows independently, unlike traditional AI tools that simply respond to prompts. This article explores key UX design challenges, including trust, control balance, and contextual awareness, while presenting four core patterns: Progress Reveal (showing agent reasoning), Context Window (displaying information sources), Teach-Back (explaining learning from corrections), and Collaborative Workspace (enabling real-time human-AI collaboration). Successful agent experiences focus on building relationships through personality consistency, learning loops, boundary setting, and recovery processes that strengthen user trust.
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Motion Design Isn't Just Eye Candy; It's UX Infrastructure (6 minute read)
Motion design has evolved beyond visual appeal to become an essential UX infrastructure that builds trust, conveys messages quickly, and enhances user comprehension through strategic animations. Modern tools like LottieFiles and the dotLottie format enable teams to implement lightweight, scalable animations without compromising performance, as demonstrated by companies like CNN Create, Gojek, and Wise. While AI can support the creative process with layout suggestions and design recommendations, effective motion design still requires human empathy and brand understanding to create emotionally resonant user experiences.
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Designers, Why Do We Accept Being Treated as Children? (4 minute read)
Modern software designers often end up translating business needs into visuals without real influence, leaving developers to shape the product. To regain authority, designers need to move beyond static mockups and engage directly with building, testing, and shipping real products, closing the feedback loop and practicing true design.
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This restaurant's branding is like a portal to Mexico (3 minute read)
Mixteca, a New York Mexican bar and restaurant, has unveiled a new brand identity by Grandmerci that blends authentic Mexican roots with modern design. Featuring custom typography, Talavera-inspired patterns, and rustic textures, the identity captures the warmth and spirit of a Mexican town while creating a vibrant, contemporary dining experience.
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The architecture of human error (8 minute read)
Good design isn't just about functionality or user experience, it must also reduce human error and support recovery when mistakes occur. The SRK model categorizes errors as skill-based (slips and lapses), rule-based (misapplied logic), knowledge-based (judgment under uncertainty), or violations (intentional deviations). Each type requires different prevention strategies, highlighting that human error is a product of design and should be addressed through systems that align with cognitive processes.
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How Nouvelle Idée designed their own sandwich shop in Montreal (4 minute read)
A new Montreal sandwich shop identity balances personal investment with collaborative creativity, resulting in a brand that feels authentically local and timeless. With a hand-drawn wordmark, utilitarian supporting typography, a sports-inspired colour palette, and design cues from vintage diners and athletics, the space is crafted to feel like a long-standing neighbourhood institution.
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