New Apple AI Model Generates 3D Scenes from Just Three Images (2 minute read)
Apple's Machine Learning team built Matrix3D, a photogrammetry model that makes detailed 3D reconstructions from only three 2D images using a unified process. It uses masked learning like early Transformer AI, training effectively on smaller datasets. Aimed at devices like Apple Vision Pro, Matrix3D is open source on GitHub with sample videos and point cloud demos online.
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Why I Skipped Figma and Prototyped in Code Instead (5 minute read)
Vibe coding helps designers prototype data visualizations with Apache ECharts instead of static Figma mockups. ChatGPT offers a safe sandbox to generate and test code, improving clarity and communication with engineers. It reduces friction in designing interactive elements and best expresses design intent within defined systems, not full production.
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Why I'm Not Worried About My UX Job in the Era of AI (5 minute read)
AI is a tool in evolving UX, not a threat to UX careers. Like past shifts with automated testing and remote research, UX still focuses on building better products. Some methods may be automated, but human skills like problem definition, questioning, evaluation, and understanding behavior stay essential as AI-driven research methods grow.
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Hey, at least HBO Max can laugh at itself (3 minute read)
Warner Bros. Discovery is reversing its 2023 decision by rebranding Max back to HBO Max, embracing both the legacy and cultural weight of the HBO name. The move, paired with a self-aware and humorous social media campaign, highlights the power of acknowledging missteps and reconnecting with audiences through authenticity and cultural relevance.
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“It was a bit nuts” – Teo Connor on designing the new Airbnb app (13 minute read)
Airbnb has launched a major redesign of its app to expand beyond accommodations into services and experiences, with VP of Design Teo Connor leading the 18-month project to integrate a wealth of new offerings while maintaining a simple, beautiful user experience. When reflecting on her journey from a London design studio to Silicon Valley, Connor emphasized the importance of courage, craft, and curiosity in building scalable design systems that align with both user needs and business goals.
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Career advice in 2025 (7 minute read)
Many senior tech professionals are finding today's job market and workplace dynamics significantly less rewarding, as the rise of AI, changing evaluation criteria, and tighter funding have devalued once-critical leadership and team-building skills. The transition to foundational models like LLMs is reshaping both product and software development, creating a high-stakes environment where staying engaged and adaptable is essential to remain relevant and employed.
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App Launch Co-pilot (Website)
Instantly get a personalized launch roadmap, content templates, and channel strategy built to help your product grow from day one.
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You can see right through Audio-Technica's new transparent turntable (3 minute read)
Audio-Technica's AT-LPA2 is a transparent turntable with a 30mm acrylic base and 20mm platter for visual impact and vibration control. Its minimalist design separates the power supply and controls into an external unit to keep the chassis clean and uncluttered. A redesigned carbon fiber tone arm complements the sleek, futuristic aesthetic.
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The True Path to Garbage Code: Figma Sites (5 minute read)
Figma Sites (beta) generates poorly structured code with significant accessibility issues. One navigation link shows divs misused as links, keyboard failures, duplicated text for screen readers, ignored motion settings, and unannounced new tab links. The site also has inconsistent headings, random landmarks, missing image alt text, text overflow at large fonts, and wrong language tags. A good design-to-code tool should avoid such basic mistakes.
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Integrating Localization Into Design Systems (15 minute read)
Localization in a Figma design system requires restructuring tokens for themes, density, and grouped languages. Challenges include typography limits, CSS line-height mismatches, font issues, and ghost variables. The solution is to use JSON files, manual typography tweaks, and a cheat sheet to guide designers on text expansion, RTL layouts, and cultural needs.
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From homes to haircuts: Airbnb's new app is designed to do it all (1 minute read)
Airbnb has evolved from a home-booking platform into a comprehensive travel companion that offers services like manicures and personal training alongside experiences such as food tours, all integrated into a redesigned app. The in-house design team aimed to preserve the brand's essence while enhancing usability, introducing a softer, more intuitive interface and new features like a dynamic “Trips” tab and guest-to-guest communication to reflect modern travel needs.
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Taxi Studio balances trust and play in Yoloh rebrand (4 minute read)
Taxi Studio rebranded the insurance start-up Yoloh with a playful yet credible visual and verbal identity centered on the idea of “dejumbling insurance,” leading to a tenfold increase in valuation and successful seed funding. The rebrand introduced distinctive elements like the ambigram logo, a human-like hand mascot named Andi, and a warm, accessible tone, helping Yoloh stand out in a traditionally conservative industry and appeal to a broad, multi-generational audience.
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