Exciting New Tools for Designers, July 2025
Summer is here, and designers are buzzing about the upcoming Apple release, design changes, and trends that are coming with…
The Slow Implosion of WordPress: 2025 and the CMS That’s Losing Its Soul
WordPress, the behemoth that once empowered a third of the internet, stands in 2025 as a paradox. On one hand,…
AI Didn’t Kill Web Design —Templates Did It First
Let’s get one thing out of the way: AI is not the villain of web design. It’s just the flashy…
Dear Loading Spinner, We Need to Talk
Look, Spinner, we’ve been through a lot together… I know you’re trying your best—endlessly twirling, patiently filling the void, bravely…
The Figma Fanboy: Designing with Passion, Judgment, and a Lot of Auto-Layouts
We’ve all encountered them—the designers who swear by Figma like it’s the holy grail of design tools. You know the…
Mastering Multimodal UX: Best Practices for Seamless User Interactions
We all know the feeling: you’re in the middle of an interaction, your app is humming along beautifully, and then—bam!—you…
The Death of Web Design: Why Websites Will Soon Auto-Design Themselves
Let’s get this out of the way: most websites in one to five years won’t need you. Or me. Or…
This Website Curates the Best Social Proof on the Internet
Something Missing on Your Landing Page? It’s Probably This. You’ve been there. Staring at your landing page thinking, “It’s fine, but……
AI Agents for Designers, Developers, and UX Strategists: What You Need to Know Now
Let’s talk about something that’s been bubbling under the surface of tech conversations lately: AI agents. Now, I know—just reading the…
Is Thinking Outside the Box Still Possible in a Cancel Culture World?
In today’s world, where political correctness, cancel culture, and instant online feedback shape every conversation, one thing is clear: the…
Designers Are Being Exploited—Here’s How We’re Getting Screwed (And How To Fight Back)
If you’re a designer, you’ve probably felt it by now: the creeping, soul-crushing pressure of platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and…
Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2025
The busy season is in full swing, with numerous projects heating up. That means you will likely need great tools…
Our Interfaces Have Lost Their Senses — And It’s Time to Bring Them Back!
Technology is speeding ahead at a breakneck pace, but have we lost something important along the way? In a beautifully…
From AI to Automation: The 2025 Toolkit for Web Designers & Agencies
Gone are the days when “pretty pictures” alone could ensure visitor engagement. If your site isn’t responsive, practical, and easy…
Breadcrumbs Are Dead in Web Design
Alright, it’s time for some tough love: breadcrumbs are dead. And before anyone accuses me of disregarding 20+ years of usability…
The Death of Google Search: Is the Search Engine on Its Last Legs?
In the world of digital marketing and web development, few institutions have been as influential as Google Search. For years,…
Exciting New Tools for Designers, March 2025
Spring into action this season with new tools to boost your workflows, facilitate creative thinking, and help you be a…
The Figma Dilemma: Too Many Cooks, Too Few Decisions
You know what? Collaboration’s overrated. There, I said it. “Teamwork makes the dream work” is just something people say when…