Updating Our Web System for a New Era (15 minute read)
Figma's 2024 website redesign improved component flexibility and usability to support its evolution into a versatile platform for product teams. The Brand Studio team optimized typography, color management, and component functionality, simplifying their library and enhancing maintainability. They used prototyping to facilitate testing design ideas and branching and Dev Mode annotations to streamline collaboration with developers, ensuring a cohesive brand presence.
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The tiny tweak that could change YouTube forever (8 minute read)
YouTube is testing an endless scrolling feature for full-length videos to boost content discovery and audience growth for new creators. This change may reduce creators' reliance on thumbnails and titles as it shifts content selection to an autoplaying feed controlled by the algorithm that potentially favors shorter, punchier videos.
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Why the Future of Product Design is All About How it Feels (3 minute read)
Tactile design involves using material, texture, and weight to create richer, multisensory experiences. A counter to minimalistic digital designs, this approach reconnects us with physical interactions, boosting usability, emotional attachment, and accessibility. Brands like ASUS and Google integrate tactile elements as a response to consumers' desire for meaningful connections in a screen-dominated world.
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A Guide to Designing Errors for Workflow Automation Platforms (9 minute read)
Designing effective error messages for workflow automation platforms requires clarity, accessibility, and contextual help. Designers should use color and iconography thoughtfully, position error messages near the issue, offer actionable solutions, and adapt designs to different users and error types. Prioritizing accessibility ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can navigate error resolution processes effectively.
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Color Designer (Website)
A collection of tools for creating color palettes, generating gradients, mixing colors, finding color names, and color comparison.
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Reimagining prototyping with AI (6 minute read)
Generative AI tools like Claude Artifacts transform prototyping by enabling quick, interactive validation of complex design interactions that traditional tools struggle to capture. AI can generate polished, production-ready components from natural language, enhancing the design workflow by rapidly testing dynamic, data-driven behaviors.
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Alternatives To Typical Technical Illustrations and Data Visualisations (5 minute read)
This article highlights the power of technical illustrations and data visualizations to make information accessible and engaging. Compelling visuals should balance aesthetics and functionality, adapt to audience needs, and surpass traditional charts. Featuring unique examples like 3D flow diagrams, pyramid graphs, and stream graphs, the article encourages designers to express their creativity through both analog and digital methods using tools like software and coding languages.
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Designing DX (24 minute read)
A good Developer Experience (DX) involves facilitating tasks through intuitive interfaces, fast feedback, and effective problem-solving. Examples like CodePen, Next.js, and Prettier demonstrate how DX can be improved through standard working states, diagnostics, and seamless integrations.
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