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A look into the makings of and reasoning behind customer journey maps.

Dark themes are the latest trend in app design. Here we share how to design dark themes that are readable, balanced, and delightful!

I was presented with this opportunity in the summer of 2015. Until that point, I had spent two years living in Germany and working for an early-stage startup in Luxembourg. It was the job that I moved…

What makes streaks so powerful and addictive? To design them well, you need to understand how they align with human psychology. Victor Ayomipo breaks down the UX and design principles behind effective…

Developing effective agentic AI requires a new research playbook. When systems plan, decide, and act on our behalf, UX moves beyond usability testing into the realm of trust, consent, and…

UI and UX have matured. What used to be about visual novelty is now about clarity, trust and long-term usability.

How to shape your career path for 2026, with decision trees for designers and a UX skills self-assessment matrix. The only limits for tomorrow are the doubts we have today. Brought to you by Smart…

UX faced instability from layoffs, hiring freezes, and AI hype; now, the field is stabilizing, but differentiation and business impact are vital.

Lessons learned from 14 years of engineering at Google, focusing on what truly matters beyond just writing great code.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

«An MVP is a product that provides just enough value to your users to keep them engaged, but not so much that it becomes overwhelming or difficult to maintain»

Why mature organizations still rely on rockstars for critical work, and how systems raise the floor while stars raise the ceiling.

«Raising the floor and raising the ceiling are completely different problems that need completely different solutions.»

Us designers love to talk about tools, processes, and skills. We debate software, trade shortcuts, and show off case studies filled with research frameworks and clever flows. All useful things. But…

How LLMs are making traditional apps feel broken.

Discover how load and performance testing can prevent your organization from losing customers by keeping your applications running smoothly.

There are so many buzzwords and best practices out there, but let's focus on something more fundamental. What matters is the amount of confusion developers feel when going through the code.

Effective data storytelling isn’t a black box. By integrating UX research & psychology, you can craft more impactful and persuasive narratives. Victor Yocco and Angelica Lo Duca outline a five-step…

How to think about, develop, and improve your homepage

«In a competitive framing, you’re naming an enemy that you’re seeking to replace»

A guide to iOS and Android keyboards.