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#General #Development #Mobile Development #Cloud & DevOps #Cybersecurity & Privacy #AI & Data Science #Hardware & Gadgets #Design & UXAn iPad for under $200? This Black Friday deal is perfect for those on a budget
This early Black Friday deal on Apple's 9th gen model is one of the best we've seen.
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The search for Black Friday iPad deals is live: these are all the current best buys I can find
There are deals on all iPads, including the new iPad Pros Airs and mini.
BAFTA Breakthrough 2024 cohort announced - designers, editors, artists and more honoured
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Itch.io's 'No AI' tag is a positive step in the battle against AI slop
But I wonder how it will work in practice
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This live version of Pac-Man with AR ghosts looks wild
People will be chomping for tickets.
The Future of Design: How AI Is Shifting Designers from Makers to Curators
When we think about designers, two main characteristics often come to mind: craft skills and taste. Craft skills are the technical abilities that allow designers to manipulate tools β whether physical, like pen and paper in the early days, or digital design software like Photoshop and Figma today β to create their desired output. Taste, The post The Future of Design: How AI Is Shifting Designers from Makers to Curators...
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Itβs a treasure trove of wholesome forgotten memories.
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review: everyday budget computing
The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a compact 14-inch laptop with a plastic finish, average screen and great keyboard
The new M3 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM has a massive $200 off βit's my favourite Black Friday deal so far
As one of the best all-round laptops on sale right now, this is a genuinely exciting deal.
Why Sword of the Sea's animation looks so silky smooth
The game's dev reveals how it's done.
These epic Amazon UK early Black Friday laptop deals are still live! Up to 42% off leading brands
Up to 42% off powerful creative laptops from Asus, Apple, MSI and LG.
The Xbox Series X gets a rare price cut with $50 off
Save some serious cash on consoles, games, controllers, and Microsoft merch too.
I'm hunting MacBook Black Friday deals. Live news just in: the 2022 MacBook Air is now at its lowest ever price of Β£749
Black Friday has come early and there are some deals to be had on all MacBook Pro and Air models.
AIβs Transformative Impact On Web Design: Supercharging Productivity Across The Industry
Discover how AI is reshaping web design, boosting productivity in design, coding, UX, and copywriting while amplifying human creativity in a new article by Paul Boag.
A Brief History of Design Systems. Part 2
From atomic design to AI-driven systems: Understanding the evolution and adoption patterns of modern UX frameworks. Design systems have rapidly emerged as a cornerstone of modern digital strategy, yet their development is still relatively recent. What started as design prototype handoffs has evolved into dynamic frameworks that allow businesses to manage design at scale, driving The post A Brief History of Design...
What Not to Include on your Designer Resume in 2025
Creating a designer resume that shines in 2025 is not just about what you includeβitβs about what you leaveout.With competition high and industry expectations evolving, knowing how to keep your resume concise, modern, and relevant is essential.Below, we explore common elements that should be omitted to ensure your resume stays professional and impactful.1. Hyper-Specific JobTitlesTo ensure your resume or professional...
Why the 4-point grid system dominates UI design
Grid systems form the foundation of interface design. If you are using a design system, thereβs a high likelihood that key design decisionsβsuch as spacing, layout, and typographyβare subtly influenced by an underlying grid system. The 4-point grid system is the most widely adopted approach in UI design, with many popular design systems incorporating it or a variant of it. But what makes the 4-point grid so special?...
Path to a greater impact for a Product Designer
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The Four Pβs of Service Design: People, Partners, Products, and Processes
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4 ways Banks & Fintech companies making you poor
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Figmaβs AI Tools: Game-Changer for Designers or the End of Creativity?
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SaaS Onboarding: How to Make It Functional and Easy-to-Use
Or: Helping users understand and instantly fall in love with a newproductIdeaPilot AIβOnboarding design for AI-powered SaaSplatformIf you have a complex, sophisticated product and you want it to engage users and solve their problems, what you need is proper onboarding.Onboarding is essentially the first encounter with a user that will either create a long-term relationship or leave a negative impression of the product....
Unveiling the Mysteries of Dark Patterns
The word dark patterns have been floating around the industry for many years, and we have seen many scenarios where product designers intentionally manipulate user behaviour and intention through dark patterns. We survive each day by solving problems big and small. The stories told by the applications tell us how complex or easy it is to reach the end goal. The emotions created through our experiences while interacting...
Open-Source Meets Design Tooling With Penpot
Penpot helps designers and developers work better together by offering a free, open-source design tool based on open web standards. Today, letβs explore its newly released Penpot Plugin System. So now, if thereβs a functionality missing, you donβt need to jump into the code base straight away; you can create a plugin to achieve what you need. And you can even serve it from localhost!
A Brief History of Design Systems. Part 1
Looking back at early design systems can reveal timeless insights to inform todayβs digital transformations. The dawn of design systems In our modern digital era, the term design system is primarily associated with user interface (UI) development. It describes a structured set of components, guidelines, tools, etc. used to deliver consistent digital experiences. But if The post A Brief History of Design Systems. Part 1...
5 AI tools for key phases of your UX design process
Image by Markus Winkler onPexelsArtificial intelligence (AI) can simplify your UX design process. Chances are, you already know that. Maybe youβve even tried some popular AI tools, like the good olβ ChatGPT. But did you know that certain AI tools work best at specific phases of the designprocess?Having tested a selection of AI design tools, Iβve found that some are better suited for certain stages of the UX design...
The Evolution of Product Design in the Age of AI
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Mastering Heuristic Evaluation for Better UX
Heuristic evaluation is a powerful tool in UX design, offering a structured way to identify and address usability issues in interfaces. But what exactly does it entail, and how can designers use it to improve user experiences?What is Heuristic Evaluation?At its core, heuristic evaluation involves using established principles to systematically review an interface, pinpointing elements that might confuse or frustrate...
Pattern Play: 5 Product Takeaways from Reinventing Madras Checks
How a centuries-old pattern inspired a fresh take on interactive user experience design.Madras checks are woven into South Indiaβs cultural fabricβbright, imperfect, and alive with heritage beyond the Subcontinent. As a designer, I saw this iconic pattern as more than a textile; I saw it as a story waiting to be reimagined. In my recent exhibition, Lineage: PastForward, I set out to bridge this rich tradition with...
Best Practices for Designing UI Cards
Cards UX Design Guidelines + Types of CardsContinue reading on UX Planet Β»
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Enjoy an exclusive excerpt from the new Metal Hurlant as it launches on Kickstarter
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