I tried 50 AI tools—here’s how AI is changing the way we design
Exploring how AI is reshaping onboarding, user expectations, and product experiences Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “What started as casual slang is now everywhere — from how we code and market to how we pitch, design, and even write job descriptions. We’re witnessing a vibe-driven culture that replaces fact with […]
Wrestling with skill atrophy in the age of generated thought
My brain on AI. Gemini AI for image generation There’s an itch I can’t quite scratch, a low-humming anxiety beneath the surface of my daily work. It started subtly. I’d use an AI tool to quickly refactor some code, summarize a dense document, or brainstorm ideas. The efficiency gain was undeniable, intoxicating even. But lately, I’ve […]
On Apple’s calculator apps
The sliding scale between skeuomorphic design and abstraction Continue reading on UX Collective » Ratio, efficiency, shape & language support. Image: author I conducted research to introduce and compare several commonly used UI font metrics, highlighting their pros and cons. This analysis may help you define the most suitable font to meet the product’s needs. The […]
When users change their behavior to game the algorithm
How our awareness is breaking the social media algorithm. It is said that the eyes of the Mona Lisa (Leonardo Da Vinci) follow you around the room, an illusion now known as the ‘Mona Lisa Effect’. There was a time when social media was simple. You followed people, liked posts, and as a result you got […]
How to bridge the gap (and work effectively) at siloed organizations
The #1 problem designers face? Seeming like a bad blind date Continue reading on UX Collective » From external protection to transparency and user control, discover how to build AI products that users trust with their data and personal information. Image generated by AI We’re standing at the edge of a new era shaped by artificial […]
Everything’s a vibe: is it progress or just an illusion?
In a world where feeling productive replaces thinking deeply, are we innovating or just vibing our way into deceptive flow? Continue reading on UX Collective » Let’s get those ideas out of Figma and into the world. Unsplash We’ve all seen shiny prototypes, hype videos and slick decks depicting cool visions of the future of a […]
The Roblox’s creator illusion
How a platform claiming to empower kids actually extracts billions from them. Roblox is frenetic, and enticing, and oftne counfounding to young designers. Who really benefits from the leading game-experience creation platform? Recently, I found myself sitting across from an earnest 11-year-old who was excitedly telling me about the game he was building in Roblox. His […]
The Roblox’s creator illusion
How a platform claiming to empower kids actually extracts billions from them. Roblox is frenetic, and enticing, and oftne counfounding to young designers. Who really benefits from the leading game-experience creation platform? Recently, I found myself sitting across from an earnest 11-year-old who was excitedly telling me about the game he was building in Roblox. His […]
Reddit’s Shiny Secret: Gamifying for 1.1 Billion People
Inside the mechanics that make us want to show off online 🏆 Continue reading on UX Collective » A man presents a woman with pie. She’s ecstatic! Pies fill the kitchen and cover the floor. Credit: My own human hands and brain I work at Cisco. Recently, several business groups have been merged into a larger […]
The 500-year-old underdog no one is talking about
What Royal Mail teaches us about optimising for trust, not perfection. Continue reading on UX Collective » A man presents a woman with pie. She’s ecstatic! Pies fill the kitchen and cover the floor. Credit: My own human hands and brain I work at Cisco. Recently, several business groups have been merged into a larger organization, […]
