UX/UI
Liquid Glass in iOS: Beautiful, Confusing, and Questionably Usable
Apple’s Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 looks stunning—but is it too flashy for everyday usability and accessibility? Here’s what users are saying.
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#user interface
AI
AI Sycophancy: When Flattery Becomes a Dark Pattern
AI chatbots that flatter and always agree aren’t just quirky—they’re a new dark pattern. Discover why sycophancy manipulates us and learn how to protect trust.
Content
Designing with Purpose: How to Avoid Empty Communication
Learn how to create valuable content that builds real connections, communicates clearly, and engages your audience with effective design.
UX/UI
Designed to Deceive: Dark Patterns by Age in UX Design
From kids to adults, UX strategies are being weaponized to exploit our behaviors. Here’s how dark patterns evolve to catch us where we’re most vulnerable.
AI
Enshittification in AI: How Generative Tools Are Losing the Plot
AI tools are falling into enshittification. Here’s how it’s happening, and why open-source models might be our best way out.
UX/UI
Dark Patterns in UX Design: Common Tricks and How to Avoid Them
Discover what dark patterns are in UX design, see real examples, and learn why deceptive design damages user trust—and how ethical UX can do better.
UX/UI
If It’s Something, Let It Be Something: UX Design Lessons
Discover how “If something is, let it be” brings clarity, intention, and presence to your UI. A design class insight that transforms every project.
UX/UI
Why Colors Are Messages in Design: Using Nature’s Playbook for UX
Color isn’t about making things pretty. It’s about communication. From red alerts to green trust signals, evolution shaped how we respond to color.
UX/UI
Little Users, Big Needs: Designing UX for Kids - Chapter 3
Discover best practices for designing UX for Gen Alpha preteens. Learn how to create experiences that cater to 8-12-year-olds’ evolving needs and interests.
UX/UI
Little Users, Big Needs: Designing UX for Kids - Chapter 2
Learn how to design user experiences tailored for Gen Alpha young children. Discover the best tips to create apps they’ll love to explore.
UX/UI
Little Users, Big Needs: Designing UX for Kids - Chapter 1
Learn how to design user-friendly digital experiences for Gen Alpha toddlers. Discover UX for kids techniques o keep the youngest users engaged and safe.