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4 hours ago

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.bbc.com

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.

4 hours ago

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.

Silicon Valley

fromwww.bbc.com

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

Intellectual property law

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.

Gemini is making it faster for distressed users to reach mental health resources

Google updated Gemini to improve access to mental health resources during crises, following a lawsuit alleging harm from its chatbot.

He Started a Social Network Alone. Then 5 Million People Signed Up

UpScrolled, founded by Issam Hijazi, rapidly gained over 5 million users by offering a censorship-free social media alternative.

Online marketing

fromForbes

1 hour ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

Meta and Google found negligent for social media design, awarded $6 million in damages, raising legal questions about social media's safety and liability.

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.

fromEngadget

Intellectual property law

Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media

Flipboard is launching 'social websites' to help publishers and creators engage with decentralized social media.

Startup companies

fromWIRED

3 hours ago

He Started a Social Network Alone. Then 5 Million People Signed Up

UpScrolled, founded by Issam Hijazi, rapidly gained over 5 million users by offering a censorship-free social media alternative.

Online marketing

fromForbes

1 hour ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

What the Meta and Google verdict means for social media design

Meta and Google found negligent for social media design, awarded $6 million in damages, raising legal questions about social media's safety and liability.

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.

fromEngadget

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media

Flipboard is launching 'social websites' to help publishers and creators engage with decentralized social media.

more#social-media

13 hours ago

Your Phone Has 12 Calendar Apps. None of Them Look Like This - Yanko Design

The 1970s were a sweet spot in product design, especially in France, where makers were beginning to marry natural materials like wood with the new optimism of plastic.

Design

Growth hacking

fromQuartz

13 hours ago

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.

fromInc

20 hours ago

This AI Startup Gives Customers Spoons Instead of Swag. It's a Marketing Lesson Any Founder Can Steal

Denton's first rule: "Make it different, but relevant." The more unusual your swag is, the more likely people will remember it, want it, and share it online.

Graphic design

Apple

19 hours ago

The Apple App store is seeing an unexpected phenomenon. Is vibe coding behind it?

The surge in new apps on Apple's App Store is driven by 'vibe coding' using AI tools for faster app development.

fromeLearning

Online Community Development

Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.

How To Automate Product Design Tasks with Claude Code

AI agents can independently perform specific tasks in product design, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Designers, your next user won't be human

Every SaaS company will transform into agentic-as-a-service platforms, requiring designers to solve fundamental problems in agent interaction, behavior, and user experience as AI agents become central to enterprise software.

Software development

How To Automate Product Design Tasks with Claude Code

AI agents can independently perform specific tasks in product design, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Designers, your next user won't be human

The web can still be wonderful, and Flipboard's Surf proves it

Surf is a new discovery engine that curates content from various platforms, offering a refreshing way to engage with the internet.

fromThe Verge

Flipboard just launched Surf, its new social app and feed reader

Surf combines features of Bluesky, Mastodon, and RSS into a unique platform for content consumption and social interaction.

The web can still be wonderful, and Flipboard's Surf proves it

Surf is a new discovery engine that curates content from various platforms, offering a refreshing way to engage with the internet.

fromThe Verge

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Flipboard just launched Surf, its new social app and feed reader

Surf combines features of Bluesky, Mastodon, and RSS into a unique platform for content consumption and social interaction.

more#surf

#design-awards

Business intelligence

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun received the 2026 iF Design Award for her innovative logistics platform, DrayEasy, which enhances enterprise workflows through intelligent design.

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Rethinking design awards in an AI world

AI's integration into design necessitates a reevaluation of award judging criteria to acknowledge human creativity alongside automation.

Business intelligence

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun received the 2026 iF Design Award for her innovative logistics platform, DrayEasy, which enhances enterprise workflows through intelligent design.

Rethinking design awards in an AI world

AI's integration into design necessitates a reevaluation of award judging criteria to acknowledge human creativity alongside automation.

more#design-awards

Typography

fromNielsen Norman Group

The 3 C's of Informational Microcopy

Well-written informational microcopy must be clear, concise, and characterful to help users navigate interfaces effectively.

Data science

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.

Productivity

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.

Python

fromdeath and gravity

reader 3.22 released - new web app

Version 3.22 of reader introduces a new web app with enhanced features and a unified configuration system.

Silicon Valley food

fromThe Verge

Five questions for the guys who made a compass that points to the Times Square Olive Garden

A compass has been created that points exclusively to the Times Square Olive Garden.

Your ticket is a prompt

Tickets shape agent reasoning and can lead to fragmented work if not managed properly.

Graphic design

fromBrad Frost

The Creative Infinite

AI as a design material allows anyone to create and iterate on ideas instantly, unlocking unprecedented creative potential.

Typography

Meta's new AI tool turns anyone into a type designer

Meta's new AI tool simplifies font design, allowing users to customize text through prompts in its Edits app.

Psychology

fromDheer

Your ticket is a prompt

Tickets shape agent reasoning and can lead to fragmented work if not managed properly.

Graphic design

fromBrad Frost

The Creative Infinite

AI as a design material allows anyone to create and iterate on ideas instantly, unlocking unprecedented creative potential.

Typography

Meta's new AI tool turns anyone into a type designer

Meta's new AI tool simplifies font design, allowing users to customize text through prompts in its Edits app.

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.

Tech industry

fromFortune

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.

Marketing

fromForbes

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

Education

fromeLearning Industry

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.

2 hours ago

The old design workshop is dead. Long live design workshops.

Workshops are becoming less effective due to unclear outcomes and lengthy formats, leading to stakeholder confusion and dissatisfaction.

Relationships

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.

Renovation

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.

Web design

fromKDnuggets

7 Essential AI Website Builders: From Prompt to Production - KDnuggets

Artificial intelligence website builders simplify website creation, offering free plans and tailored solutions for various needs.

Wearables

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.

9 hours ago

AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program | TechCrunch

Picsart launches a creator monetization program allowing all creators to earn revenue based on audience engagement without minimum audience size requirements.

Online marketing

fromEntrepreneur

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.

Startup companies

Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future

Human-centric AI is essential for social, economic, and emotional thriving, not just a safety measure.

fromPsychology Today

Online Community Development

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

How to Get the Most Out of Claude Code

The /insights command in Claude Code analyzes user interaction history and generates a detailed report for improvement.

Python

Claude Code + Figma =

Python

How to Get the Most Out of Claude Code

The /insights command in Claude Code analyzes user interaction history and generates a detailed report for improvement.

Python

Claude Code + Figma =

more#claude-code

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.

Designing for the invisible customer

The act of choosing in design is increasingly outsourced to digital gatekeepers, redefining the role of design and aesthetics.

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.

Sorry, designers, we don't decide the future of design

Designers do not shape their field; they respond to market-driven changes, especially with the rise of AI in design processes.

5 hours ago

Designing for the invisible customer

The act of choosing in design is increasingly outsourced to digital gatekeepers, redefining the role of design and aesthetics.

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.

Sorry, designers, we don't decide the future of design

Designers do not shape their field; they respond to market-driven changes, especially with the rise of AI in design processes.

more#design

Marketing tech

fromwww.morningstar.com

Integral Ad Science Earns Prestigious Webby Finalist Nomination for its Generative AI Innovation, IAS Agent

IAS Agent receives a Webby finalist nomination for its innovative generative AI capabilities in marketing and branding.

Business intelligence

fromAbove the Law

Integrating Technology With Customer Service: Preserving The Human Element - Above the Law

Balancing automation with human connection is essential for exceptional client experiences in legal help desks.

Education

The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

Engaging participants in meetings or teaching can be challenging, but tools like Padlet can enhance collaboration and participation.

Web development

fromwww.jqueryscript.net

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #649

Next.js 16.2 and major AI tools enhance web development and design resources for 2026.

fromYcombinator

Show HN: Codala, a social network built on scanning barcodes | Hacker News

Codala allows users to scan QR codes or barcodes to access a chat space for discussing and reviewing specific products or places, aiming to enhance user interaction.

The UX ground is shaking, synthetic users, building perspective

A clear design perspective is crucial; it defines what to exclude, ensuring focus on what truly matters.

#figma

Python

Figma Skills for Claude Code

Every designer on my team ships the same quality now

Figma's integration of AI agents blurs the line between AI-generated and human-designed outputs, raising questions about the value of design work.

UX design

Claude Code + Figma Design System

Python

Figma Skills for Claude Code

Every designer on my team ships the same quality now

Figma's integration of AI agents blurs the line between AI-generated and human-designed outputs, raising questions about the value of design work.

UX design

Claude Code + Figma Design System

more#figma

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

Learning Mindset For Instructional Designers: How To Build It In The Age Of AI

A learning mindset emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and the ability to unlearn and relearn in rapidly changing environments.

The Best Way To Work With Claude Code

Voice interaction with Claude Code significantly enhances the user experience by allowing for faster input. Speaking is often 2-3 times quicker than typing, which can streamline the process of giving commands.

Typography

fromZDNET

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.

Graphic design

Making vs. the machine

Monetizing creativity can lead to sacrificing artistic passion and purpose for commercial demands and metrics.

5 hours ago

Careful, liable UX is a thing now

Design decisions that manipulate users are being recognized as deceptive practices with significant real-life consequences.

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.

How to Prevent Claude Code from Creating Generic Web Designs (5 Proven Tips)

If you ask Claude to generate a web page for you, there is a high chance you will get a very generic output. The page serves a functional purpose, but it's not very appealing. You can see that this design clearly serves the functional purpose, but doesn't look very appealing.

Web development

Software development

3 weeks ago

The last interface, sycophancy in AI, design is how it wins

AI will make software development so inexpensive that SaaS companies face existential threats through self-cannibalization, fundamentally transforming the software industry by 2028.

Who are we really designing for?

Designing effectively requires distinguishing between the individual User and the collective Customer.

Design has been solving the wrong problem

Design should prioritize real-life usability over aesthetic appeal to enhance long-term satisfaction with products.

Web development

fromwww.jqueryscript.net

3 weeks ago

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #648

A curated weekly roundup of essential web development and design resources includes updated JavaScript/CSS libraries, AI tools, design assets, and emerging web technologies for 2026 projects.

fromBGR

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.

fromProtoPie

AI Prototyping Tools: Why Control Matters As Much As Speed

AI prototyping tools enhance design validation by enabling high-fidelity, user-testable prototypes that require refinement beyond initial generation.

The invisible layer of UX most designers ignore

Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.

"Vibe coding" is accelerating the erosion of design authority

Google Stitch impresses as a rapid interface generator but suffers from common flaws of vibe coding tools, including visual homogeneity and unrefined code.

Software development

4 weeks ago

The last interface

AI will make software development so inexpensive that SaaS companies risk self-destruction through commoditization, while simultaneously disrupting the complex user interfaces that knowledge workers depend on daily.

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

UX design

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

fromSlate Magazine

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

Technology must prioritize human needs over user convenience to avoid harm.

You're not supposed to get it right

Design challenges for UX writers can be intimidating due to the pressure of making quick, impactful decisions and the emphasis on visual elements.

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.

Breaking the echo chamber in your interface

Chatbots trained through reinforcement learning from human feedback learn to agree with users because positive ratings reward agreeableness, creating sycophantic systems that validate rather than challenge.

Agentic AI, Design Systems & Figma: A Practical Guide.

Designers now have unprecedented creative control over components in design systems, enabling machines to utilize existing designs effectively.

fromDesign Systems Report 2026

Design Systems Report 2026 - brought to you by zeroheight

Design systems are transitioning from inflated expectations to disillusionment, facing challenges in adoption, resource allocation, and executive support.

Agentic AI, Design Systems & Figma: A Practical Guide.

Designers now have unprecedented creative control over components in design systems, enabling machines to utilize existing designs effectively.

fromDesign Systems Report 2026

Design Systems Report 2026 - brought to you by zeroheight

Design systems are transitioning from inflated expectations to disillusionment, facing challenges in adoption, resource allocation, and executive support.

When anyone can build anything

AI code generation dramatically accelerates development speed, but removing resource constraints may lead to building more software without ensuring it's better or more valuable.

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.

UX design

No 51. How I'm Rethinking Product Design in the Age of AI-Beyond Interfaces to Systems

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.

UX design

No 51. How I'm Rethinking Product Design in the Age of AI-Beyond Interfaces to Systems

On craft and connivence

Relying on reused, trendy design assets can deliver quick results but leaves work vulnerable when clients demand original, high-stakes creativity.

Coffee

The art of unnecessary story

Humorous and intentionally unnecessary website copy on an Amsterdam coffee roastery's site increases customer enjoyment and strengthens brand appeal.

Cooking

Escaping the ennui in UI

AI-driven 'vibedesign' favors shallow aesthetics over craft, urging a return from prompt 'shimmer' to practiced 'friction' and genuine mastery.

Design engineers, UX Design's demise, forget your "lovable" products

Design Engineering merges visual design and front-end development, focusing on the intersection of design decisions and technical implementation.

The mirage of UX Design's demise keeps coming back

The claim that 'UX Design is dead' reflects deeper anxieties about existence and professional relevance.

fromCreative Boom

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

Creative agencies are quietly moving everything into Air - here's why you should too

Air promotes collaboration with creatives rather than replacement, emphasizing the value of integrating new technologies without eliminating jobs.

What matters most for user engagement: performance or UI?

Performance is a critical factor in user engagement, where even minor delays in loading can deter users. A clean and simple user interface also contributes significantly to user retention.

UX design

When tools pretend to be people

Design conversational AI as tools, not companions, to prevent user anthropomorphism and inappropriate trust.

The Physics of Great UX: Making Digital Interfaces Feel Real

Building a motion system in product design enhances user experience by aligning with human cognitive expectations and physical principles.

Made to create, learning to curate: the designer's dilemma

AI tools promise creative efficiency but simultaneously increase designer burnout and identity questioning, requiring careful attention beyond productivity metrics.