Figma has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 with the SEC (1 minute read)
Figma has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling plans for a potential initial public offering. The company has not yet disclosed the number of shares or the price range for the offering. This submission allows Figma to prepare for going public, pending the SEC's review and approval process.
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A case for slow growth (7 minute read)
Fast growth can look impressive, but it often lacks the strength and depth that come from time and repetition. Real expertise is built by consistently engaging with challenging problems, learning from each experience, and developing sound judgment through practice. True growth isn't about racing ahead - it's about steady, intentional progress that leads to lasting capability and confidence.
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Tools Don't Design, People Do (Yes, this is a Little About AI) (2 minute read)
The fundamental skills needed for interaction design remain unchanged despite the rise of AI tools. Skills should be defined independently of specific tools, focusing instead on behaviors and outcomes. While AI can enhance these skills, it lacks discernment, a critical quality for assessing context and appropriateness in design.
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Skills are the New Currency (7 minute read)
Foundational human skills like discernment and creativity are becoming valuable as technology advances. The debates around consent and ownership in generative AI signify a shift where value lies in both production and individual approaches. The focus is shifting from what we create to how we create it, prompting us to consider the implications of our craft in a digital landscape.
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Deep Research in Minutes (Website)
Sider Deep Research Agent mirrors human research by scanning over 100 sources, creating visual reports, highlighting key insights, and saving content to Wisebase, an AI knowledge base that grows with you.
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DesignShift: From mindset to access (13 minute read)
The "Mindset Myth" claims success comes solely from personal drive, overlooking systemic barriers and unequal access to resources. Design often targets individual problems instead of deeper issues like poverty and inequality. Refocusing on access by recognizing exclusion, using a systems lens, and centering marginalized groups can lead to more just and effective solutions.
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Dispatch from Milan: Luxury Fashion Rules the Design Scene, Sustainability is Still Cool, and Modernism is Back (8 minute read)
Milan Design Week 2025 featured immersive installations, sustainable innovation, and material storytelling. Fashion brands embraced holistic design, with circularity, craftsmanship, and modernist themes shaping exhibitions. From Google to Gucci, brands presented ambitious, thought-provoking work, reinforcing the event's global influence beyond interiors.
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How to Build a Scalable Design Pattern Library (7 minute read)
A scalable design pattern library improves consistency, speeds development, and reduces costs. Key steps to creating one include setting goals, auditing components, applying atomic design, ensuring accessibility, standardizing naming, and thorough documentation. Strong collaboration and regular updates align design with development, starting small and expanding to support workflows and growth.
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